About

Short Bio

My name is Denny and I love to make jewelry. In 2001, I began this creative journey when I moved from rural New York State to suburban Illinois. In my new location opportunities to explore the creative arts were abundant and I pursued those opportunities whenever possible. I fell in love with metal smithing and it is a passion to this day. I love learning and teaching what I have learned whenever possible.

Statement

My jewelry is as much about process as product. I pour my heart into each piece and my hope is that you will appreciate its beauty. Frequently, I will approach my bench with a concept or technique in mind, and the rest feels like magic. Each piece is an expression of creation and transformation, as parts and ideas evolve into a whole.

Biography

I love the creative process of making jewelry. To sit down at my bench and be surrounded by precious metals and stunning stones and see all of the potential is like food for my soul. At the end of the day, seeing the evolution of raw materials into art is one of the most gratifying of experiences for me. With simple tools like hammers, saws, drills, files and an anvil plus precious metals and gems, the transformation from elements into art is rich with possibilities.

Resume / CV

I have been working in metals since 2001.  Since then my work has been featured in shops in Geneva, Illinois; Saugatuck, Michigan; and Ocala, Florida.  My work has been featured in Rock and Gem magazine's Artisan Alley as well as The Ocala Gazette.  

While making jewelry is my first love, teaching others the skills to create jewelry is a close second.