I have been making jewelry for 40 years, self-taught, working mostly in silver and a bit in gold. I live on Cortes Island on the west coast of Canada, surrounded by nature. Much of my work is related to the natural world: direct castings of organic forms (like lost wax but using natural objects). I do local craft fairs, custom orders and am involved with a craft co-op shop on my island. I also sell online on Etsy.