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I started studying metalsmithing on my own in 2003 -- one of Tim McCreight's manuals in one hand and a plumber's torch in the other -- and discovered a passion that helped me transition from copywriter to fledgling metal artist. Today my passion is more focused, and I'm currently exploring the art of repoussé and chasing. Most of my work reflects that, and I'm particularly inspired by the amazing and gracious Victoria Lansford. Sally Wade has also been a wonderful teacher and friend.
I am lucky enough to be President of the Springfield Metalsmithing Guild, which is made up of a group of beautiful, talented women and friends, as well as a member of the Midwest Metalsmiths Society and the American Craft Council. I have a master's degree in Mass Communication, and much later in life, I studied at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Flame Studio and Ozarks Technical College. I have also taken workshops with Victoria Lansford and Nancy Lee. I sell my work under the business name Girl E. Girl Handmade Jewelry, which has been in business since 2002. It's very exciting to be a Best of Missouri Hands juried artist, and I'm honored!
Girl E. Girl Jewelry
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It's so gratifying to use my hands and hammers to uncover the mysterious shapes that hide in humble flat pieces of silver or bronze. I love feeling like a true sculptor when the metal moves the way I intend it to. And, even if it doesn't, the end result is sometimes better than what I was working toward. I like to preserve distinctive hammer marks and other "imperfections" in my work instead of sanding or polishing them out; they individualize each piece and identify it forever as something I've created with my own hands.
