I don't set out to produce art about any particular subject. Sometimes I paint, sometimes I sculpt, and sometimes I draw. Most recently, I have begun crafting jewelry out of recycled vinyl lp's. The record is a relic, a tangible receipt of the past that has survived into modern times. Moreover, records are a cast-off, humble material. In my jewelry, I hope to exploit the unpredictable nature of the material as I bend, twist, burn and shape it into forms that elevate trash into fashion. I view my jewelry work as diminutive sculptures, decorative works of art that one carries with them. As my work has developed over the years, I have noticed a general theme emerging: exploration. While you view my gallery, you will notice that I use a variety of media from printing to colored pencils to paint to photography and clay. I tend to explore materials and subjects, trying to push the boundaries of what I can and cannot do, of what is possible and impossible with art media. Although I see exploration linking the work together, I hope that each work speaks for itself. I teach my students that there is no right or wrong answer in art, simply interpretations. If I've done my job as an artist, my images will speak for themselves and you will take away a very personal message from each piece.