“Born and raised in Vermont, I first pursued my artistic ability in the comfort of my home under the guidance of my highly skilled crafty mother Mary Young. While handmade art was always a passion in my life, I pursued and excelled at a career with IBM for 24 years.

In 2000, I made my first pieces of jewelry: I strung pearls for my wedding party. I was instantly hooked and making jewelry has been a passion of mine ever since. In August of 2011, I decided to make a shift in my career direction and retired from IBM to become a skilled goldsmith and live my passion full time.

Currently, I have a working studio in a Olarge converted dairy barn at Shelburne Pond Studios in Shelburne, Vermont. This remote beautiful landscape, abundant wildlife and nature inspire me to create natural depictions of my surroundings.”