I have been doing metal work and jewelry for the past 30 years. I taught art to deaf children for twenty years, while working on my craft and learning as many techniques as possible. My love of the ancient civilzations art work is reflected in my own work. The ancients work was so exquisite and timeless and the artisans hand can be felt in the work. I try to create pieces that have the same qualities. I work in 22k gold, which I leave unpolished , so that it takes on its own rich patina. My work combines granulation, bezel stone setting, chasing and repousse, lapidary fusing and soldering.