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Now Showing Work at DEKKA in DC!
If you would like to view my work in person, please visit DEKKA in DC:
DEKKA
1338 U St
2nd Floor
(between N 13th St & N 14th St)
Washington, DC 20009

Arts & Crafts Show Schedule:
I will be showing a wide range of new work at these upcoming shows.
Hope to see you there!
Ballston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Welburn Square at Ballston Metro

To Be Announced...


April 23, 2009: Finalist in the 2009 Bead Dreams Competition!

The Koi Pond - a fine silver hand carved cuff with paintings of goldfish. Final judging will occur during the Bead & Button Show (May 31 through June 7, 2009 at Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI).

September 20, 2008: Awarded 1st Place in Category/Best in Show (Handmade Beads) in the 1st Annual Bead Museum Washington DC's Celebrating Beads International Jewelry Design Competition!


Transcendence 3 - a series of 3 cherry blossom themed pendants, including 2 branches and a medallion. Transcendence 3 was on display at the Bead Museum in downtown Washington D.C. from September 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008 as part of the Celebrating Beads exhibit.

September 5, 2008: Finalist in the 2008 Fire Mountain Gems Annual Beading Contest!

Blissful Harmony - a 3D scene of goldfish in fine silver and 22kt gold

Selected as a finalist for 2 years in a row! SOLD


April 2008: Finalist in the 2007-2008 Fire Mountain Gems Annual Beading Contest!

Immortality - A cherry blossom branch in fine silver with Jadeite stamens. Not available for sale
photo of cherry blossom branch pendant

Creating art is my passion - my art is strongly influenced by my Chinese heritage. Each item is handmade with lots of care and attention to detail; each piece is a celebration of my culture, and sometimes a celebration of nature. My inspiration comes from the beauty and the spirit of my heritage. Thank you for visiting and I hope that what you see here touches your heart as much as it touched mine.

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