The inspiration for my jewellery is local flora and fauna. In fact, my first pieces were created as something else entirely, but feedback said they would make great earrings. Who's to know what leads where?

My designs begin with an idea that I sit on and allow to take form. I then sketch out some concept drawings and use them as reference material for sculpting, which I undertake using one or more different 3D CAD modelling tools.

Initially, I sculpted these models directly to their final form. Now, I tend to create the model in the pose I want and then manipulate and transpose the orientation and perspective, through software I developed, to give me precise control over form and proportion.

In addition to manipulating the geometry, my software allows me to visualise my designs rendered as gold, silver, or any metal, by applying the material colour as well as direct and indirect light, shadow and reflection. This allows me to assess how the piece will appear visually under different lighting conditions before it is physically cast.

Jewellery