I am an artist by nature. I like working with my hands. I like creating beautiful wearable objects. If a piece of jewellery turned out really well, it means I had spent a few days creating it. Sometimes I have more than one attempt before I can make a piece that can catch an attention of those who are looking at it. When my work is going well, I feel that the wings of inspiration are growing, more ideas are coming and I am eager to give them life.

I have always been strongly attracted to developing special techniques and finding new ways to express my ideas. When I work with silver I am reminded that this could never happen if I had not moved to Vancouver where I got my education in Jewellery Design. This dramatic change of life evoked my inspiration by brining metal art to my attention.

I have been taught that the sky is the limit in design. Now I do believe that it is. I have learned many different metal techniques and I am happy that I am free to use those of them that are the best for each jewellery piece.

I begin a piece by thinking over the ways of expressing my love for nature in a jewelry object for everyday wear. When people see my work, I would like them to feel that the beauty of nature around us affects our souls and ads to their beauty too. I am happy if I succeed and make a piece that its new owner does not have to wait for a special occasion to wear.

The work always starts with a sketch. After about a page or two of sketches for each design I choose those ones I like the best and give them a dimension with watercolors. Then I choose again and start working with either wax or metal, whatever material I find better for bringing the design into life. My favorite material is silver as it gives wide opportunities to a metal artist. It does not limit the size of a piece, it can be tarnished or colored, and it can sustain a shape or be flexible and dynamic. My favorite tool is a saw-frame as it is the best for creating intricate ornaments that I am after as they compliment the beauty of a woman the best, as I truly believe.