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Artist Statement for Jewelry
I have been making jewelry for a living in Gainesville,
Fla. since 1978. Primarily self taught, I work mostly with gold and
silver. A variety of techniques are used, including forging, fusing,
roller embossing, constructing, fabricating and casting. I strive for an
elegance that speaks for the individual, yet retains a timeless quality.
Most of my designs are inspired by nature. Ideas come from the land and
the sea. I use leaf and flower shapes because the compound curves, ruffled
edges, and interesting textures translate well into metalsmithing
techniques particularly forging, forming and roll embossing. Their organic
shapes also help soften the hard look and feel of the metals. I like to
use the gentle curves and tapers found in vines and sticks to tie elements
together visually and physically. Shells and sea life offer infinite
variety of shapes, forms, and textures.
Balance and movement are important in my pieces, both visually and
mechanically. Stones, colored metals and rich textures add visual interest
and contrast to high polish areas. Attention to detail and finish are of
utmost importance
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Artist Statement for Painting
Painting, for me, is a way of combining the
art of observation with the craft of manipulating tools and materials. I’m
interested in the way the visible world is shaped by light and shadow, the
effects of atmosphere on the light, and the way reflections describe the
surface of water. I like to use techniques such as wet in wet and layering
that allow me to evoke the low light of dawns, the quiet solitude of foggy
days and the texture of everything from trees to clouds to water. Mood and
atmosphere are more important to me than trying to depict a particular
place. The woods, the beach, or any body of water and it’s surroundings
are subjects that fascinate me as they all have the ingredients for
expressive paintings.
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