How do you make your vintage button bracelets?

My bracelet design is proprietary, therefore I can not answer that question. However, most jewelry supply companies can provide you with all the materials to make your own bracelets.

Where do you purchase your vintage buttons?

I work with several button dealers in the U.S. and abroad. I have also found some wonderful buttons on ebay.

What period buttons do you work with?

Most of the buttons are from the 40's and 50's, though some date back to the 30's. Buttons are comprised of bakelite, celluloid, resin a/o plastic.

What size is the bracelet?

All bracelets are approximately 7 1/4 " long. It's a common bracelet size.

What kind of metal findings do you use?

I use a hypoallergenic base metal. It's light weight and stays shiny.

What kind of camera/film do you use for your transfers?

I use a Polaroid 180 Land Camera and 690 film.

What kind of camera/film do you use for your emulsion paintings?

I use a Polaroid SX-70 and Time Zero film.

Do you give lessons?

Yes, please see class listings. However, I will no longer be teaching SX-70 manipulation as Polaroid has discontinued the film.

Will you come to our school as a visiting artist?

Yes, please contact my studio about bookings.

Where can I purchase your work?

You can purchase my merchandise directly from my website or from listed retailers.

You can purchase art directly from my website; from an exhibition at a gallery; or by contacting me directly.

Are there any books you recommend?

You bet...click here!

Where did you study art?

My late father was an artist and my uncle is a photographer. This was my foundation. I went to an arts oriented high school and later, studied commercial art at a local SUNY. I also studied at Parsons School of Design and F.I.T. I took classes at the Lower East Side Print Shop in NYC and sought the tutelage of some of my favorite artists.

Who are some of your influences?

My earliest influences are Andy Warhol and Wayne Thiebaud, but there are many other artists whom I admire for all different reasons: like Artemisia Gentileschi, Nina Bagley, Lynn Roberts, Camilla Engman, Lisa Condon, Karen Michel, Ann Wood...I could go on and on.