watercolour effect which has much more depth & subtlety…

After graduating in 1986 with a BA Honours Degree in Designer Craftmanship at Newcastle Polytechnic, where I specialized in furniture design, I travelled and lived in South America for a year absorbing influences along the way. On return I set up as a woodturner which led to an interest in surface pattern and its potential for jewellery. I started making jewellery in 1990, moving to Rosehill Workshop in 1994.

Over the years I have developed a particular style; essentially light, flat and colourful, embracing various techniques and specializing in the patination of the surface of non-precious metals such as copper and brass.

In 2001 I began to use anodised aluminium as a permanent way to colour metal and became an instant convert. The designs I produce in this material are much simpler and geometric as the surface colour creates the interest. I dye this freehand diluting the colours to achieve a watercolour effect which has much more depth & subtlety than flat colour. Then I combine these pieces with polished or matt silver, either by riviting or folding.

I am constantly inspired to develop new designs within the medium and conquer new techniques along the way, searching for simple solutions that express my designs & remain affordable for the customer. My ranges revolve around earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and cufflinks