I use handcrafted metalsmithing methods that are centuries old.  I am drawn to surface textures that can only be achieved using traditional techniques such as hand forging, milling, and individually poured ingots made from reclaimed metals.  Gemstones provide a pallet of color to enliven the metal.  Collected materials like twigs, washer, clay chards, fossils, bone, meteorite, and African beads add another layer to the story.  Clay can be molded and cast in silver or bronze to add a soft hand-carved touch.