About Me

Many years of drawing and painting portraits lead to cramped creativity. The years of producing work "to please the customer" weighed on my desire to design tactile permanent pieces simply for the real pleasure it gives me. My first freeing step was to produce large designs in rough cut steel to be installed on the outside of buildings. I later moved indoors working in sheets of sterling silver to create jewelry. Finding the silver work more gratifying than steel, I am pleased that people enjoy my jewelry. I make my own stamping tools and hammer most surfaces, finishing with steel wool or polishing to a high shine. My husband, Leigh, and I sell my work at the juried shows we are invited to all across the U.S. Email for prices and information please swadeworks@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 24, 2013


Since I'm not rushing from show to show (just to NYC for fun!) I thought I'd show off one of my newer pieces. This is a very comfortable bracelet with a unique stone. It has been shown at several shows this season and has caught the attention of many but it's owner hasn't seen it yet.  Of course, I don't have a clue who I'm making them for, but I wonder. Actually I make designs as an journey of pleasure and challenge. It is both satisfying and humbling that they find homes!
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