I start out with a heavyweight watercolor paper base, which is hand painted and then layered with my digital artwork. Each piece has multiple layers of paper which gives it a nice depth. I like to add a curve to each of the pieces to enhance the dimension, and the paper is very stiff, so it needs to dampened before it is bent. I create my designs on my computer using Adobe Photoshop. Once the piece has been constructed, it is finished with multiple layers of an acrylic glaze for durability and a nice shine. The findings and chains are sterling silver.

The pieces are very lightweight, so the earrings don't put any stress on your ears. This is one of the great benefits of wearing paper jewelry for many people. I do custom designs and/or color schemes for people as well. I'm currently gearing up for spring which is my favorite season, so my spring line is a lot of fun to design.

Paper is a wonderful and very versatile medium to work in. I think what really makes my work stand out are the vivid colors and the delicate, yet strong nature of the medium itself.