Artist Statement
The 1997 summer issue of American Style magazine introduced me to a new and wonderful medium called polymer clay. The magazine featured Kathleen Dustin, Elise Winters, Rebecca Zimmerman and many others. Their work and the possibilities of the medium fascinated me and despite having no creative arts background I was hooked.
Exploration of design and developing new surface techniques fuel my continued passion with the versatile medium of polymer clay. Sharing the results of my exploration is another passion of mine. I have been able to share my ideas through articles in Art Jewelry Magazine, The Polymer Arts, Step-by-Step Beads and PolymerCAFE. I was the only artist to have their work on the cover of The Polymer Arts magazine twice including the special last issue of the magazine. I have also published a popular line of PDF tutorials and in December 2012 self-published my first eBook, "Shapes - 25 Inspirational Jewellery Designs in Polymer Clay". My second mini eBook "Fan Fold Designs" was published May 2014.
In January 2017 I launched the first of my high quality video classes on the Thinkific learning platform: “Magnetic Pendants”. "Mad About Bowls", "Six Exceptional Textures", “In-the-Loop Pendants” and “The Space Between – 25 Earring Designs” followed with great reviews.
My love of texture led to my creation of a line of texture stamps that have been used by clay artists around the world.
I combine the surface techniques I have developed with my love of design in my signature style of contemporary jewelry. My necklace "Coleus" won first place in the 2010 International Polymer Clay Association Progress & Possibilities Competition in the Intermediate Jewelry category. In 2011 the Toronto Bead Society selected my "Waves" necklace from 130 entries for the cover of their annual calendar. My work has been published in "Polymer Clay Global Perspectives" by Cynthia Tinapple, "The Polymer Clay Artist's Guide" by Marie Segal and "Polymer Journey's" by Sage Bray. In August 2014 I was honored to be the Guest Artist at the International Polymer Clay Association Retreat in Ohio. My work was also featured in a full page ad for Fimo Professional clay in the 2015 fall issue of "The Polymer Arts" magazine.
It’s been a wonderful creative and fulfilling journey with my beloved medium of polymer clay!
You can contact me here.
Exploration of design and developing new surface techniques fuel my continued passion with the versatile medium of polymer clay. Sharing the results of my exploration is another passion of mine. I have been able to share my ideas through articles in Art Jewelry Magazine, The Polymer Arts, Step-by-Step Beads and PolymerCAFE. I was the only artist to have their work on the cover of The Polymer Arts magazine twice including the special last issue of the magazine. I have also published a popular line of PDF tutorials and in December 2012 self-published my first eBook, "Shapes - 25 Inspirational Jewellery Designs in Polymer Clay". My second mini eBook "Fan Fold Designs" was published May 2014.
In January 2017 I launched the first of my high quality video classes on the Thinkific learning platform: “Magnetic Pendants”. "Mad About Bowls", "Six Exceptional Textures", “In-the-Loop Pendants” and “The Space Between – 25 Earring Designs” followed with great reviews.
My love of texture led to my creation of a line of texture stamps that have been used by clay artists around the world.
I combine the surface techniques I have developed with my love of design in my signature style of contemporary jewelry. My necklace "Coleus" won first place in the 2010 International Polymer Clay Association Progress & Possibilities Competition in the Intermediate Jewelry category. In 2011 the Toronto Bead Society selected my "Waves" necklace from 130 entries for the cover of their annual calendar. My work has been published in "Polymer Clay Global Perspectives" by Cynthia Tinapple, "The Polymer Clay Artist's Guide" by Marie Segal and "Polymer Journey's" by Sage Bray. In August 2014 I was honored to be the Guest Artist at the International Polymer Clay Association Retreat in Ohio. My work was also featured in a full page ad for Fimo Professional clay in the 2015 fall issue of "The Polymer Arts" magazine.
It’s been a wonderful creative and fulfilling journey with my beloved medium of polymer clay!
You can contact me here.
