Elizabeth approaches her artful jewelry-making from two criteria. First, she must be pleased with the design in all categories: color, flow, form, and craftsmanship. Just as importantly, it must meet her intent in creating a meaningful conversation with the viewer/wearer. Her work is always based on the conveyance of a common feeling or thought we can all relate to.

To capture that moment of ”I’ve been there”. A piece may feature a soft curve of Sterling Silver, and named ”Life Can Throw Curves…Easier To Take Them Gently”. We’ve all been there. A conversation has begun – a recognition of our sameness, our oneness is Elizabeth’s intent. 

She utilizes Professional Polymer Clay as her main medium for its flexibility. She can push limits – another trademark of her work. Elizabeth designs, makes, and applies silk screens, original carvings, uses paints, patinas, pencils, watercolors.  By combining her art with primarily Sterling Silver adds yet another dimension to the conversation.  Her newest work has expanded even further into using precious metals and precious gemstones.

Elizabeth is also an accomplished Hand Made Paper artist whose work in this media has included custom work and being published on the front cover of the book Paper House.

Exhibits and Accomplishments Include:

* 2024-2016: Jewelry artist at Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Mill, MD
•    2015: Artfully Wilde Show, Columbia MD,
•    2015: Juried into The American Fine Craft Show: Washington, Washington D.C.  in affiliation with National Women’s Museum of Art.
•    2014: Juried into The American Craft Council Baltimore Show:  Wholesale.
•    2014: Necklace “The Motion of Water” used by The American Craft Council advertising for 2014 Baltimore Show.
•    2014: “Textured Blue Jazz” necklace featured on 2 page posting by Polymer Clay Arts magazine
•    2010:  Juror’s First Place Award in support the Cancer Center in Columbia, MD.
•    2009:  Named One of the Years 10 Paper Artists to Know, by the Society of Handmade Papermakers.
•    2001:  Front cover photo on the book “Paper House” by Mary Ann Hall, published by Rockport Press.

 While at school, many of Peter’s friends were artists in various media, so while he was studying engineering, he was also learning design. And yes, he continued modifying tools for both himself and his friends.

Under the guidance of precious gem and metal artist Kevin White, Peter began his journey into Jewelry Designer. Peter’s designs are completely original and handmade. His work is abstract in nature as he pushes the limits of his tools and materials. Most are 92.5% sterling silver, and may include semi-precious gemstones or cubic zirconia. Other pieces are copper and brass with various patinas. Peter creates his own texture plates for design embossing patterns. 

Peter often collaborates with Elizabeth to create unique designs incorporating both the precious metals and professional clay.