Tarnished & True

There hasn’t been a time in my life that I didn’t have paint or pen on my hands, a sketchbook just within reach, or creative inspiration flooding my thoughts. I always knew I needed to be a working artist, and in college I signed up for a beginning metals class. Although I only took that one course- I fell fast and hard in love with all things metalsmithing. I am inspired by the challenge of metal, the sparkle of a beautiful stone, and the timelessness of creating a wearable sculpture that can last a life time. My love for contour and texture and collage can be found in my work as I love to combine interesting hand cut shapes, different metals, and hand stamped textures. With my passion for making jewelry comes an impossible thirst to learn more every day about the trade. I love challenging myself to learn new techniques; each new skill a drop in the vast and probably endless sea of this amazing craft. I feel so blessed to have the most wonderful customers, and to be able to be who I want to be and do what I love. Thank you. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» As a small business owner, I enjoy the opportunity to make socially and environmentally conscious decisions. ♥ The success of Tarnished & True has inspired me to become a child sponsor for a little girl in Africa since 2012. It always feels good to give back. ♥ The majority of my packaging is eco-friendly, from my 100% recycled business cards and Kraft boxes, to the soy based inks my stickers are printed with. I am working towards having all of my packaging be the best it can be for our environment.