Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Wire-working, right angle weave, sewing, mixed media

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
2005

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Various shapes, colors, sizes and new innovations

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
Vintage Gold

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT and why?
Crystal Pearls art. 5810, because I can make great designs either with Crystal Pearls only or with other SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. They can be the focal ELEMENT or an accent ELEMENT.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Crystal Blossom: a choker / necklace with flowers, which won second place in the first CYS community design contest.

What was your first experience designing with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
It was a great experience. I did a drawing first for a necklace with traditional Chinese design. It was chosen as one of the finalists for the very first CREATE YOUR STYLE Design Contest. I learned that you can use SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for all kinds of designs including ethnic ones.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Beading, reading, collecting art books, travelling

How would you describe yourself in three words?
3 C's - creative, crafty, caring

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Beads and books

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Read news on-line

What is your motto of life?
Work hard, then play hard.

What advice do you have for new SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS enthusiasts?
Learn about the products and different ways you can use them.