After a childhood spent filling sketch books I went to Calgary in 2008 and started to study illustration and design at the Alberta University of the Arts. Although I didn’t complete my degree I feel that this was a very formative time for me and its influence can be seen in my work.

After moving home from Calgary in 2011 I was ready to start my new journey. I was working on the family ranch which paid in room and board so I started tinkering in my moms shop learning how to engrave. At the time I was very involved in the ranching community and I became very interested in the artistry of bits and spurs. With help from my grandfather, I learned how make them. While bits and spurs were my initial primary interest over the next couple of years that passion would evolve into jewellery making.