The idea for Equestrian Artisan began in 2007 when I heard about a new product called silver clay. My imagination was fired by the comparative ease of working with silver clay compared with the traditional silverwork techniques I’d done before. That’s when I decided to create a line of equestrian jewelry. I completed the Precious Metal Clay Certification courses, set up my studio, and focused exclusively on silver jewelry for a few years. Then I branched into fused glass pendants, which dovetailed perfectly with what I was already doing, and expanding the kinds of jewelry I could make. In 2018, I gained access to a glass studio with industrial-sized equipment and I started making larger fused glass pieces, including dishes and bowls. At about the same time, I bought a laser cutter and began engraving tiles, so now I offer home decor items in addition to jewelry.

My designs are strongly influenced by equestrian art from the days when horses were still part of everyday life. I am drawn to Greek and Roman art, 17th century etchings, folk art, vintage silhouettes, and other antique images of horses.