As something he did to earn extra income. I was born in gallup nm. And have always felt a deep connection with my native american brothers and sisters. And wanted to keep the tradition alive and pass it on to my children. As my great ancestors would have wanted. "Inspiration and philosophy: " it was watching my father making jewelry when i was a kid that inspired me to want to be creative by using this artform to express myself.
. "I began to learn different teqniques from my father and soon began creating my own style of jewelry. I first begin with the stone. The stone tells a story. It wants to be made a certain was. I just guide it. The most important part of my jewelry is the stone. I focus so much to create something based on the beauty of the turquoise. It is part of who i am and what i do"