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Laser Cut leather bags Mikelle Bags (Wood handles) - Large and Medium $800-$1000 Patricia (front cut out panel) $1200 Rita (wood side panel) $1000 Mikelle Medium measurements given

Laser cut out collar with an adjustable closure

Leather bag with wood handle and leather pockets

Leather laser cut 3-dimensional earring

Leather laser cut 3-dimensional earring

This large wood vessel is finished in a bright chrome yellow that looks like citrus. It is carved by hand with very sharp gouges and then many layers of tinted lacquer are applied and partly sanded off. Finally several coats of clear lacquer are applied.

This hand carved wood bowl has a surface that has been gilded with oxidized metal leaf. The surface is carved with a very sharp gouge to give it the faceted texture. It is then lacquered black. Metal leaf is applied using traditional techniques. It is then sanded. stained and lacquered clear.

This large wooden vessel is evocative of the colors and textures of the late summer forest. It is made by lathe-turning and carving glued up pieces of wood to shape and then many layers of tinted lacquer are applied and partly sanded off. Finally several coats of clear lacquer are applied.

This carved wood panel triptych depicts a morning mist settling over the Shenandoah Mountains. It is carved by hand with gouges then finished with layers of tinted lacquer followed with stain and clear lacquer.

Carved lindenwood panel finished with tinted lacquer. The undulating surface of this wall hanging is carved by hand with a series of gouges and finished to give the illusion of pebbles and water. Layers of colored lacquer are built up and partially sanded away to create this peaceful scene.

Three sizes of mezza filligrani cane with red lip wrap.

Cane incalmo sandblasted

incamlo and wrap

copper blue with black mezza filigrana cane

black mezza filigrana cane withj red lip wrap

havent done a indoor show in a long time. only picture i have is outdoor

Dragonfly and Sunflower is a handbuilt ceramic pot made from stoneware clay. The surface is incised using the sgraffito technique and depicts flowers birds and insects found in Maryland. The lid is edged with reclaimed pine needles and topped with a repurposed stained grapevine wood handle.

Bug Out Jar is a handbuilt ceramic jar made with stoneware clay. The surface is incised using the sgraffito technique and depicts insects and flowers found in Maryland. The lid is edged with woven reclaimed pine needles and has a repurposed stained grapevine wood handle.

Peonies is a handbuilt ceramic pot made from stoneware clay. The pot features peonies carved in relief using the sgraffito technique. The lid has a reclaimed stained grapevine wood handle. The bottom is glazed with rutile green glaze.

Anura is a handbuilt ceramic pot made from stoneware clay. The sgraffito surface designs feature flowers and insects found in Maryland. The top is edged with woven stained pine needles as are the handles.

Picidae is a handbuilt ceramic pot made from stoneware clay. The sgraffito technique was used to depict four different kinds of woodpeckers that are found in Maryland. The lid has a reclaimed grapevine wood handle and pine needle edging.

Bug Out Jar is a handbuilt ceramic jar made with stoneware clay. The surface is incised using the sgraffito technique and depicts insects and flowers found in Maryland. The lid is edged with woven reclaimed pine needles and has a repurposed stained grapevine wood handle.

Each earring is a random pattern of hand forged links riveted together with a moveable rivet. The earrings maintain structure yet the individual links shift and move slightly. They are full rounded 3-dimensional shapes while they are worn and can also be displayed as sculptural objects.

These earrings represent energy radiating outward. Dozens of individually forged and fabricated loops are fed onto 18k gold ear wires. They are not soldered in place but instead allow for movement of the loops when they are being worn.

Overlapping forged wires form a metal drawing. The linear elements are joined with movable rivets which allow for some shifting movement. Oxidized Sterling silver 14k gold filled and cotton cord with with a handmade clasp.

A bracelet constructed of individually hand forged and fabricated links riveted together with joints that allow the bracelet move and flex as it is worn. It is a sculpture that is wearable as jewelry.

A cellular like structure of uniformly sized hand-forged links. The mobility of the connections allow the necklace to drape on the body and move as the wearer moves.

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Bench made from bleached oak with a seat woven from solid braid polypropylene rope.

barstool with back - made from red oak a seat woven with black danish cord with accents of natural danish cord accents. The two bottom side rungs have been carved on the bandsaw and the details have been inlaid with black paint to accentuate the pattern

Easy chair with a cantilever frame construction made from maple wood. The "upholstery" is made up of scrap wood tiles that have been textured painted with several colors of milk paint and have then been sanded for a distressed look. These are mounted to a hollow form box of baltic birch

Sidetable - one of them made from walnut the other from oak wood. The legs are mostly carved on the bandsaw some details carved by hand. The carvings were then inlaid with paint to make the pattern pop. Lower shelf made from the same type of hardwood as legs the top shelf is tempered glass

Sidetable with a cork lined drawer made from bleached red oak. In an effort to reduce our ecological footprint the slats that surround the table are waste wood from other projects that have been textured painted with multiple layers of paint and distressed.

My design on a Greene and Greene desk and side chair shown in Sapele and Ebony. Solid wood mortise and tenon joinery breadboard ends dye stain with hand rubbed lacquer finish.

Hall table designed by Brian named after customer. Mortise and tenon joinery dye stained hand rubbed lacquer finish. Quater-sawn White oak cut and dried from a local tree in the Asheville NC area.

Designed by Brian on a Greene and Greene hall table. Mortise and tenon joinery breadboard ends through tenon shelf dye stain and hand rubbed lacquer finish. Shown in Sapele and Ebony.

Brace Arbor Rocking Morris Chair Greene and Green version featuring three reclining positions. Quarter-sawn White oak & Ebony steam bent solid arms with through tenons cloud lifts dye stained hand rubbed lacquer finished. Cut and dried from a local tree in the Asheville NC area.

My signature Arbor Morris Chair follows the traditional Morris Chair design featuring three reclining positions. For this piece I took inspiration from Greene and Greene by adding in "cloud lifts" & Ebony inlay. Quarter-sawn White oak & Ebony steam bent solid arms with through tenons dye stained.

A still from an installation in 2022 including full sweepers on the left cobweb brooms on the right and three sculptural pieces at center.

Woodfired Stoneware Arc Brush with broomcorn bristles

Locally harvested dogwood handle with natural dyed indigo cordage and plated broomcorn broom.

A collection of four plaited broomcorn brushes.

Woodfired Porcelain Hand Broom with broomcorn bristles and leather hang tie.

A collection of large and small brooms and brushes from a marketplace show in fall 2022.

Wheel thrown stoneware with copper and wood ash glazes. Peachbloom glazes are the result of a rare combination of oxidizing and reducing conditions in a high fire gas firing.

Wheel thrown and altered stoneware with copper dolomite and wood ash glazes. Fired to 2400 degrees in a reduction atmosphere

Wheel thrown stoneware. Fired to 2400 degrees in a reduction atmosphere.

Wheel thrown stoneware with black and wood ash glazes. Fired to 2400 degrees in a reduction atmosphere.

This wheel thrown mortar and pestle with a copper glaze was fired to 2400 degrees in a gas fired reduction atmosphere.

My booth is comprised of shelving pedestals and full wooden panels.

Dimensional fused glass botanicals created using glass powders and frit. Beveled and clear textured border enhances the botanical design.

Dimensional Fused Glass botanicals using glass powders and frit to create each botanical part. Kiln fired hand-painted details are applied to the birds. A beveled and textural glass border finished the piece.

Fused glass Great Blue Heron created with glass powders and frit for each individual feathers along with the horseshoe crab and shells. A jeweled confetti glass border enhances the ocean mood with beveled glass enhancing the borders.

Fused glass botanicals using glass powders and frit kiln fired for a dimensional surface. Bevels jewels and textured glass finished the piece.

Fused glass botanical flowers created using glass powders and frit kiln fired for a dimensional surface. A beveled and textural glass border finished the piece.

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A writing desk in Narra with bloodwood drawer fronts and hand-engraved hardware. The sweep of the leg is the heart of the design carrying its curve through the sides back and drawer fronts. This detail shows the escutcheon plate engraved with a marine scene of a periwinkle and rockweed.

A desk in amazingly figured Claro walnut wide and deep enough to command a presence in any space. The beautiful complex wood is the perfect foil for hardware in Mokume-gane a Japanese layered metal technique worked and fabricated in my studio.

A cabinet in Claro walnut standing on cast bronze legs.This is my third piece from a heavily figured Claro walnut plank all using shop-made Mokume-gane hardware to complement and echo the figure in the wood. Cast bronze legs lend visually slim yet solid support to the cabinet.

This cabinet features figured English brown oak and a stand of torrified ash. The engraved nickel silver escutcheon plate opens to reveal a detailed interior of holly and ash. In dramatic contrast to the rich tones of the exterior these naturally light woods illuminate the cabinet from within.

A faithful copy of a Ming dynasty table. The splayed legs subtle details and glueless interlocking joinery are all hallmarks of classical Chinese furniture. Work from this period an epitome of design and construction is a lesson in beauty and restraint. This pair is in cherry.

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These pieces are high-temperature stoneware fired in an electric kiln. They are either wheel-thrown or hand-built but all are completely handmade.

These pieces are high-temperature stoneware fired in an electric kiln. They are either wheel-thrown or hand-built but all are completely hand-made.

These pieces are high-temperature stoneware fired in an electric kiln. They are either wheel-thrown or hand-built but all are completely handmade

These pieces are high-temperature stoneware fired in an electric kiln. They are either wheel-thrown or hand-built but all are completely hand-made.

These pieces are high-temperature stoneware fired in an electric kiln. They are either wheel-thrown or hand-built but all are completely hand-made.

What I first imagined as a “wanderer’s jacket” soon morphed into the Butterfly jacket. The tucked stitches bring dimension to the piece and build up the body sleeves and side panels with detailed stitches. The piece uses naturally-dyed and hand-woven indigo fabric with plant-dyed thread.

The tunic attains its shimmering golden glow from turmeric-dyed cotton which lays under the Four Seasons piece that highlights each season with a different thread color derived from nature's diverse flora.

Each time I create this piece I take my feelings of the moment to generate originality. Each pattern meets another in an asymmetrical way creating an exciting puzzle for the eye. The fabric was dipped 60 times in natural indigo plant dye with thread dyed from chestnut onion and other plants.

The Swing Coat was born out of the desire to create an innovative 3-dimensional shape that gives dynamic movement to textile art. This coat is hand-stitched on delicately woven cotton fabric. The fabric and thread are both hand-dyed with natural plants such as indigo.

Masu is the Japanese word signifying prosperity or brilliance. This jacket contains an abundance of straight running stitches but in a design that evokes strength and elegance. The fabric was naturally dyed from indigo plant accompanied by plant-dyed thread using madder and other native plants.

Owl kachina one of many enforcer kachinas commonly seen during the summer dances .Material used is hand gathered cottonwood root hand processed earth natural paints. duck feathers and shells are also applied to the doll.

Koyala Kachina is a symbol of happiness and laugher. Materials used are cottonwood root all natural earth mineral paints leather horse hair and corn husk.

The Rainbow Kachina is commonly seen during the summer day dance ceremonies. He is a symbol of moisture. Materials used are cottonwood root natural earth mineral paints pheasant feathers natural cotton and corn husk.

The sun kachina represents the sun element. An important kachina that represents life. Materials used are cottonwood root natural earth mineral paints duck parrot feathers and corn husk.

Buffalo kachina is one of the winter seasonal kachinas that appears only during the winter months. He is believed to bring the winter moisture. Materials used are cottonwood rooy natural earth mineral paints dyed goat hair and parrot feathers.

Po Mok Sang Guem(Damascen 24K inlaid on Steel) Brooch and Neck piece.

Po Mok Sang Guem(Damascen 24K inlaid on Steel) Work. 24K Inlaid on Steel with Ruby. Brooch and Pendant.

10'x10' corner booth.

Po Mok Sang Guem(Damascen 24K inlaid on Steel) Brooch

Po Mok Sang Guem(Damascen 24K inlaid on Steel) 24k Fused on 22k Brooch and Neckpiece.

Po Mok Sang Guem(Damascen 24K inlaid on Steel) work. 24K Inlaid on Steel with Diamond Brooch and Pendant.

The Spread ring symbolizes societal phenomena's gradual spread into our lives through media. The ring's design is a double entendre inspired by a butterfly's wings and the butterfly effect. The sterling silver pieces were sawed hammered soldered and Keum-Boo applied to add dimension to the ring.

Our lives are often dominated by many things that are spread by various kinds of media. Using the motif of a butterfly's wings slowly unfolding as a motif I wanted to express the gradual spread of many phenomena in society into our lives. All pieces were sawed and soldered using sterling silver.

I currently do not have any booth photos available so I am uploading a picture of my studio's display. I plan to update this image after participating in the PMA craft show this November.

With use a lead frame a semiconductor component acquires a unique hue that serves as a visual representation of its memory. Each lead frame is mounted within a picture frame a medium of memory and transformed into a brooch. Made of Sterling silver lead frame acrylic and fixed with rivets.

The necklace features 11 circular tubes that were intentionally tilted and cut to create varying perspectives reducing its perceived simplicity. 11 circular cubes arranged side by side at different angles produce a unique golden shade that shifts with the wearer's movements and changes in light.

The circular tube on the top of the simple band was intentionally tilted and cut to generate diverse perspectives of the ring diminishing its perceived simplicity. Keum-Boo was applied to add a three-dimensional effect and the matte finish or oxidized silver finish enhances the visual impact.

wheel thrown teapot

Wheel thrown Porcelain Teapot. Dyed Reed Handle. Diminutive Series

Wheel thrown porcelain teapot. Diminutive Series.

Wheel thrown altered porcelain teapot. Diminutive Series.

wheelthrown altered diminutive porcelain teapot

10' x 10' Show Booth

Ring fabricated and cast from oxidized silver 18k gold diamonds pearls and green drusy.2.5

Ring fabricated and cast from oxidized silver 18k gold and spinels.

Ring fabricated and cast from oxidized silver 18k gold and spinel

Set of three rings fabricated and cast from oxidized silver 18k gold and diamonds

Ring fabricated and cast from oxidized silver aquamarine pink sapphire diamond and pearls.

Jewelry set with Pods and chain links. Rare Charlotte cut 24K gold plated seed beads and ceramic coated seed beads. Gems are repurposed vintage lucite beads from 1970.

Large bracelet with magnetic closure in 24K gold plated seed beads and ceramic coated seed beads plus repurposed vintage lucite spheres from 1970. With magnetic closure stitched in the mesh.

Boca Raton Bijoux! 2023.

Cross pendant created for the exhibit at the Baltimore Jewelry Center in 2021 titled "Artifactual Remakes". Based on a Renaissance cross part of the collection at the Walters Museum in Baltimore this large pendant is made of ceramic coated seed beads crystal and resins not precious materials.

Twin rings in 24K gold plated seedbeds opaque seed beads and freckled lucite spheres from 1970. Sold as a pair.

Double brooch with silver sterling seed beads metallic and opaque seed beads water pearls and mother of pearl silver plated brass. The brooch is interactive as by holding the side pins it can be placed on the eyes like a Venetian mask.

This bracelet has 12 different specie of wood in it all natural colors and artist dyed maple veneer. There are 600 pieces of wood in it with Ebony edges.

Linear Mosaic Bracelet made with the natural colors and grains of 12 different specie of wood and artist hand dyed veneers. Ebony edges Brillant series comprised of 400 individual pieces of wood.

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This bracelet has 12 different specie of wood and 300 pieces in it. The edges are Mum Ebony from Laos The wooden fabric design is accentuated with the artist hand dyed veneers.

12 different specie of wood and artist hand dyed veneers. Claro walnut edges capture the 850 pieces. Constructed using the side grain of the wood gives the bracelet is brilliance.

This bracelet has the natural color of 12 different specie and maple veneer that has been dyed by the artist. There are 250 pieces of wood in it captured with Ebony edges.

The GOLD Series is an elevated version of our classic Cube Glass. The Gold Series uses 24k double thick gold leaf to compliment and enhance the experience of even the finest spirits. Like our original Cube Glass our Gold Series is designed to chill your beverage without the melted ice.

The INCISION SERIES of bottles + vases are created using a “stuffed cup” technique. A cup is blown cooled cut brought back up to temperature and reformed into each shape we offer. Offered in translucent monochromatic color ways to emphasize the unique torn texture.

The INCISION SERIES of bottles + vases are created using a “stuffed cup” technique. A cup is blown cooled cut brought back up to temperature and reformed into each shape we offer. Offered in translucent monochromatic color ways to emphasize the unique torn texture.

A playful bunch for any interior. Simple and timeless forms in a unique palette that enhance the effects of the hand formed process. Mix shapes and sizes + color to create your own dialogue between the pieces.

The Dimple Vase Series takes a standard geometric form the cylinder and adds a much needed subtle textural break to the straight sides. Each vase plays off the proportions of the next to create a skyline of elevations and variation of width.

stoneware fired cone 6

fired cone 6 stoneware

stoneware fired cone 6

stoneware fired cone 6 carved out

fired cone 6 stoneware carved out and illuminate with electric fixture

Vintage Brass saxophone parts (altered) sterling silver brass ebony epoxy resin enamel paint. Fabricated cast and carved. Box - Maple paper paint wood mica powder.

Vintage briarwood pocket pipe sterling silver brass ebony aluminum bakelite epoxy resin nylon brush. Fabricated cast carved and etched. Both the ears and tail are movable.

Silver nickel silver copper brass epoxy resin bakelite vintage ebony chinrest ebony. Fabricated cast and carved.

Vintage ebony tuning pegs (violin viola and cello) vintage violin bow frog tuning heads sterling silver epoxy resin brass enamel paint mica powders dyed river stone plastic. Fabricated cast and carved.

Vintage cello scroll bronze copper vitreous enamel sterling silver polyurethane epoxy resin mica powder enamel paint pearls. Fabricated enameled cast and carved.

10 x 10 display booth with professional display cases drapery and lighting.

5 Drawer Cabinet with open shelves in Cherry with Cherry and Maple book splines painted with Milk Paint. Incise carvings are a mixture of my signature intuitive hieroglyphs abstracted images and Morse code.

Genuine Mahogany frame with Block Mottled Anigre surfaces. Top has a four direction veneer pattern to accentuate the chatoyance of the wood. End panels and drawer face are incise carved with Milk Paint added to highlight the patterns and my intuitive hieroglyphs.

Tall Case Clock with a unique Bamboo veneer pattern complimented with Birds Eye Maple Curly Ash Madrone Burl Sapele and American Black Walnut. Multiple compartments for "Time" storage including two Time Capsules.

Split leg console with a cabinet and drawer. Bubinga Soft Maple and Milk Paint

Room Divider - Bubinga American Black Walnut Swiss Pearwood Block Mottled Anigre Madrone Burl Milk Paint

Convertible cross-body/backpack messenger in durable waxed canvas - Features snap closure for safety adjustable removable strap can be worn cross body or over the shoulder - quick release hooks on the strap makes it simple to convert to backpack.

- waxed duck canvas exterior - Adjustable cotton webbing straps - Leather accents - Adjustable nickel buckle closure - 1 zippered exterior pocket

Cream background with charcoal and lime flower fields print hand silkscreened in South Africa - distressed leather bottom. Exterior features two slip pockets reinforced with nickel rivet. Interior has 3 slip pockets two 4" and one pen/pencil pocket.

Handprinted canvas upper is paired with dark brown leather bottom. Two exterior slip pockets are perfect for phone/keys/tickets. Interior has 3 slip pockets as well as a roomy zippered pocket.

Convertible cross-body/backpack messenger in durable waxed canvas - Features snap closure for safety adjustable removable strap can be worn cross body or over the shoulder - quick release hooks on the strap makes it simple to convert to backpack.

Wheel thrown porcelain bird hand sculpted. Original multi layered glazes fired to cone 7 in electric kiln.

Wheel thrown porcelain altered . Bird hand sculpted. Multiple glazes fired to cone 7 in electric kiln.

Wheel thrown porcelain altered bird hand sculpted. Multi layered original glazes fired to cone 7 in electric kiln.

Wheel thrown porcelain altered bird hand sculpted. Layered glazes fired to cone 7 in electric kiln

Wheel thrown porcelain altered bird hand sculpted. Layered glazes fired to cone 7 in electric kiln.

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Englich Bridle Leather and Tiger Maple rendition of an 1800s British Campaign chair

ladderback dining chair made with sugar maple and woven cotton tape seat.

Contemporary Windsor Settee made with maple white pine and white oak finished with a deep sapphire milk paint

Continuous Arm Windsor style rocking chair make with maple white Pine and white oak and finished with dark green milk paint

Contemporary stick chair made in ash with clear finish

Adapted from Lindisfarne Gospels f139r. Hand tooled leather stain acrylic paint cherry cambia poplar birch plywood.

Adapted from Mac Duran Gospels f172r. 9th C Ireland Hand tooled leather stain acrylic paint cherry cambia poplar birch plywood.

Canterbury England 8th C. Collection of Stockholm Royal Library. Hand tooled leather stain acrylic paint cherry cambia poplar birch plywood.

Adapted from Stockholm Codex Aureus folio 5v. Canterbury England 8th C. Three layers of hand tooled leather stain acrylic paint cherry cambia poplar birch plywood.

From Collectio Canonum Sanblasiana f2v. Northumbria 8th C. Hand tooled leather stain acrylic paint cherry cambia poplar birch plywood.

a 9 part piece that is meant to express brush motion over a a broken up surface.

A single stroke circle painted with liquid porcelain. Very expressive and gestural.

A piece pushing the limits of glazing offering intense contrast but also incredibly fine detail without bleeding.

Maximum contrast and texture to create an otherworldly looking piece.

I applied extra thick slip with stone stain as my paint and utilized very slow and planed strokes to create beautiful dragging patterns that create a wonderful texture.

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Fabricated object of sterling silver and traditional kiln-fired glass enamel on copper 23 k gold leaf. Interior skeleton of nickel silver. No casting no production techniques. Old-school handwork.

Fabricated object of sterling silver and traditional kiln-fired glass enamel on copper. Interior skeleton of nickel silver. No casting no production techniques. Old-school handwork.

Fabricated object of sterling silver and traditional kiln-fired enamel on copper. One-person studio no casting.

Fabricated object of sterling silver and traditional kiln-fired glass enamel on copper. No casting no production techniques. Old-school handwork.

Fabricated object of sterling silver traditional kiln-fired glass enamel on copper 23k gold leaf. Joints are fabricated from sheet and tubing rivets are hand-hammered. This is a soldered and cold-connected construction--no casting.

Porcelain hand formed high fired immersed in the Nubanusit River for 2 months

Porcelain hand pinched high fired immersed in the Nubanusit river for 2 months

Porcelain wheel thrown hand formed pinched pierced high fired immersed in the Nubanusit River for two months

Porcelain wheel thrown hand formed pinched pierced high fired immersed in the Nubanusit River for two months

Porcelain wheel thrown hand formed pinched pierced immersed in the Nubanusit River for 2 months

Glass 22k gold 18k gold 14k gold. This brooch was inspired by wave patterns in water and the patterns of raked sand in Japanese gardens. CNC machining of graphite mold press molding coldworking fabrication bezel setting etched..

Glass 22k gold niobium sterling 14k gold. This brooch was inspired by wave patterns in water and the patterns of raked sand in Japanese Zen gardens.CNC machining of graphite mold press molding hot glass coldworking fabrication anodizing bezel setting sandblasted etched.

Borosilicate glass custom made dichroic glass 14k gold cold worked fabricated UV glued. Note that this brooch dramatically shifts in color when viewed from different angles in order to exploit the fact that jewelry is viewed in motion.

Dichroic glass borosilicate glass 14k gold slumped cold worked fabricated UV glued. This brooch which is constructed hollow to keep it light dramatically shifts in color when viewed from different angles in order to exploit the fact that jewelry is viewed in motion.

This necklace is reversible and it shifts in color when viewed from different angles. The two sides which are held together magnetically can each also be worn as brooches. Dichroic glass borosilicate glass neodymium magnets. Slumped in custom drop out mold cold worked fabricated UV glued.

Fabricated oxidized sterling silver necklace set with wool felt.

Fabricated oxidized sterling silver brooch set with wool felt.

Indoor Booth with cases and bases and hard walls

Fabricated oxidized sterling silver brooch set with wool felt.

Fabricated oxidized sterling silver and 18k Bi-metal earrings set with wool felt. gold plated brass screws also used.

Fabricated oxidized sterling silver and 18k Bi-metal brooch set with wool felt.

Golden sateen with upcycled denim and a multidimensional handkerchief hem wrap skirt. One size fits all.

Exuberant digital print linen wrap skirt with upcycled denim and large reinforced removable pocket. One size fits all.

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Vintage US Shelter Half military tents made into weatherproof unisex versatile vests. Long version has extensive back detail of corset-like strapping. Shorter version has front adjustments only. Adjustably sized XS-XL. Long version $325 Cropped version $285.

Lightweight teal colored silk wrap skirt with upcycled denim and Kantha pocket. Leather ties. One size fits all.

Multi tiered layers of vintage US Military tent netting and upcycled denim. Full coverage from waist to knee then peekaboo layers of netting. One size fits all.

This piece was inspired by vintage textiles and medieval tiles. It was made by sandblasting hand blown glass. It was constructed using lead came and mounted in a black painted poplar frame.

This piece was inspired by vintage textiles including kimono designs. It was made by sandblasting patterns into flashed glass. The circles are two layers of glass thick. It was constructed with lead came and mounted in a black painted poplar frame.

This piece was inspired by vintage textiles including kimono designs. It was made by sandblasting patterns into flashed glass. The circles are two layers of glass thick. It was constructed with lead came and mounted in a black painted poplar frame.

This piece was inspired by vintage textiles including kimono designs. It was made by sandblasting patterns into flashed glass. The whole panel is two layers of glass thick. It was constructed with lead came and mounted in a black painted poplar frame.

This piece is inspired by vintage textiles including kimono designs. It was made by sandblasting and then double layering hand blown glass. It was constructed using lead came and mounted in a black painted poplar frame.

Japanese sourced cotton Is stitched to silk and pieced with various cloth accents. Our own studio handwoven cotton neck band. Felt accent.

Using fragments of cloth cut from previous work I created this series of narrow cotton scarves to express playful pattern and color . Front and back have different designs.

Using fragments of cloth cut from previous work I created this series of narrow cotton scarves to express playful pattern and color. Front and back have different patterns .

Created from tiny scraps of quilted garments cutaways that I’ve saved for years and pieced to create a new whole. Stitched strap Cotton fully lined.

Created from tiny scraps of quilted garments cutaways that I’ve saved for years and pieced to create a new whole. Stitched strap Cotton fully lined.

Dimensions including frame 23x18'

One of a series of works dedicated to the war in Ukraine. Dimensions including frame 13x15'

Dimensions including frame 14x14'

One of a series of works dedicated to the war in Ukraine. It is dedicated to the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. The flooding killed many animals and damaged farmland homes and infrastructure.

Summer Blizzard

Traditionally handmade violin featuring a mockingbird motif I designed and inlayed by hand. Materials include walnut ambrosia maple maple ebony mahogany maple poplar and other exotic species.

As with most of my instruments everything minus the strings and tuners was made from scratch. The image on the head of the banjo is a hand-cut linoleum block printed onto the inside surface. Materials include cherry walnut cocobolo brass steel glass and acrylic.

This pochette (pocket violin) has a rabbit head carved for the scroll on top. It is the same length as a violin but not as wide. Traditionally pochettes were made to be carried in the coats of dance leaders and private instructors. Materials include ambrosia maple red heart ebony and maple.

The body of this banjo is made from a copper tea kettle. It has elaborate carving on the scroll and neck. The frets are made of inlayed copper. Materials include ambrosia maple mahogany cocobolo ebony and copper.

This violin's materials are very unconventional. The back is made from the burl of a tree using a process that helps maintain it's unique appearance without sacrificing quality of sound. Materials include buckeye burl spruce ebony and maple.

I understand my market booth setup is different than what is required for the Smithsonian Craft Show. If selected I will provide a booth similar to what you typically show. By leaving plenty of floor space serious patrons are afforded the opportunity to play the instruments that interest them.

Xinia Guan Necklace: Bloosm III 2020 Sterling silver black patina 24k gold plated Argentium silver. 24 x 31 x 8 cm

Brooch: Flatland II 2020 Anodized sterling silver stainless steel (pin). 7 x 5.2 x 1 cm Photo by: Xinia Guan

Brooch: Contemplation I 2020 Argentium silver stainless steel. 8 x 8 x 1.5 cm Photo by: Xinia Guan From series: Contemplation

Award of Excellent prize in the 2022 Japan Jewellery Competition. Brooch. Oxidized Sterling Silver Stainless Steel (pin). Hand sawing folding. Hand fabrication.

Oxidized sterling silver 23k gold stainless steel(pin).

Award of Excellent prize in the 2022 Japan Jewellery Competition. Brooch. Oxidized Sterling Silver Stainless Steel (pin). Hand sawing folding. Hand fabrication.

Bespoke boots in blue ostrich leather and burnt orange vegetable tanned leather. Hand-embroideres lupines and forget-me-nots pepper the shafts. Boots reminisce on the ski hills of Sun Valley Idaho in spring where the owner's heart lies. SOLD 2023

Bespoke boots that explore the idea of boots as architecture. What paths would ivy take growing over the form of a boot? Vamps are Horween Chromexcel leather tanned in Chicago IL. Tops are kid leather from Schrut & Asch in Woburn MA. Each leaf is hand-embroidered in silk thread. SOLD 2019

Bespoke boots reminding the owner of the thistle flowers of her childhood in Argentina. Vamps are Horween Essex tanned in Chicago IL tops are kangaroo leather hand-embroidered with silk thread. 5/8" ox toes and 2" heels. SOLD 2020

Bespoke boots to give the owner the feeling of walking knee-high through tiger lilies in July. Vamps are glazed buffalo tops are kid leather with hand-dyed and embroidered leather flowers with silk thread. SOLD 2022. Photos by Becky Behar.

Bespoke boots in teal alligator leather tanned in Georgia as part of the CITES/Louisiana Bayou animal endangerment project to repopulate the region. Tops are vegetable tanned leather from Pergamena in the Hudson Valley of NY. Boot deign from a beetle's markings. NFS. Photo by Becky Behar.

Booth has images of previous work and an array of boots at different stages of construction to use as props to explain the process of building from scratch. There is a chair for measuring feet for orders. All work is bespoke made-to-order in custom design and fit no ready-to-wear boots for sale.