Impulse of Delight

I specialise in interpreting textile techniques in metal, primarily silver. I have been immersed in textile arts since early childhood, so it was a natural extension to apply these skills in metal. I work hard to innovate new techniques and refine them to ever greater levels of elegance and workmanship, creating intricately knitted, crocheted and woven wire sculpture. I love to combine traditional forms in unexpected ways - for example, rendering Irish crochet motifs in fine silver, then joining them with chainmaille.

I have also begun to combine my textile skills with the traditional craft of metal-smithing, revelling in the tactile pleasures of forging and fabricating. While always seeking to be imaginative and unusual, I also strive to work within the framework of wearability. I believe that comfort and ease of movement are critical to the enjoyment of jewellery, and choose to see functionality as a stimulating creative challenge, rather than a limitation.

I create because I cannot live any other way. I crave the sense of flow, the moment of bliss when a piece of work reaches the place of harmony. I adore the incomparable subtlety of colour, texture and light play in natural gemstones. I gravitate towards subtle, rich hues and organic textures, lines that are fluid, powerful, uncluttered and sensual. My inspiration comes from the natural world, and from themes of feminine strength and motherhood. I am of Celtic and Viking heritage and often incorporate the ancient symbols in my work.

Origins Necklace

Enchanted Leaf Earrings

Pouring Out My Heart Earrings

I live with my husband and two children in the incomparably beautiful resort village of Whistler, British Columbia.

We have owned property in Whistler since 1993, and in the summer of 2006 a decade of planning and dreaming came together and my family and I came to live here permanently.

The natural beauty of the mountains provides endless artistic inspiration, and we particularly appreciate the opportunity to lead a year-round outdoor oriented lifestyle, virtually free of the need for motorized transportation.

Local residents of Whistler, British Columbia and visitors may find regular updates on galleries and venues in my blog, Impulsive Arts, or simply contact me for more information.

I offer a 5% discount on orders over $50, and free shipping on orders over $100. Subscribers to my monthly newsletter receive a coupon code for an additional 10% off any order.

Gift certificates are a beautiful jewelry gift idea.

For an intimate view of the creative process and sneak previews of upcoming delights, check out my blog.

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