Commissioned Work: Art, Jewelry, and Meaningful Collaboration

Commissioned work holds a unique place in my creative practice. Each piece begins not with a blank slate, but with trust, someone inviting me into their story, their history, or their purpose. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of creating commissioned work for musicians, artists, and individuals whose lives and experiences carry deep personal meaning. This includes projects for Eric Clapton, John Carter Cash, and members of the military community.

While each commission is different, the approach remains the same. I listen first. I learn what matters. I consider how form, material, and detail can quietly carry a story without overpowering it.

For artists and musicians, commissioned pieces often reflect legacy, years of creative expression distilled into something tangible. For those in military service, the work may hold remembrance, honor, resilience, or transition. These are not objects meant to be rushed. They are created with care, respect, and intention.

Commissioned work requires a different kind of creativity. It’s not about imposing a signature style. It’s about translating meaning into form. Balancing personal expression with deep responsibility to the story being entrusted to me.

These projects continue to shape my practice in profound ways. They reinforce why slow, intentional creation matters. Why art and jewelry can hold memory. And why collaboration, at its best, is an act of listening. I’m grateful for every commission that allows me to create work rooted in connection. They're pieces that carry significance beyond aesthetics and live on through the people who wear and hold them.