Every artist, entrepreneur, and dreamer knows this truth: there are seasons of abundance, and there are seasons when things feel unbearably dry. My journey as a leather artist has been no different.

When I first started in 2005, I had no idea just how winding and difficult this path would be. Life tested me with more than just the ups and downs of business—deep personal losses, painful endings, and challenges that at times felt impossible to overcome. There were stretches when it felt like I was trudging...

When a client sent me their broken bracelet—fraying, falling apart, and barely holding on—I knew I had a chance to turn a worn-out piece into something deeply personal and beautifully handcrafted. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through my process of braiding a 6-strand kangaroo leather cord around a 2mm core and transforming that old hardware into a brand-new custom bracelet they now love.

Why Kangaroo Leather?

Kangaroo lace is known for its strength, thinness, and flexibility—ideal for intricate braiding. When working with six...

Hollywood Called… And I Answered with Leather

I recently received an order through my website for a new Brad Pitt film currently in production, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. The order? Eight Cliff Booth Leather Bracelets and two Cliff Booth Bund-style Leather Watchbands. Each piece was handcrafted in my studio and shipped straight to Hollywood...

Zanta: A Leather Neckpiece Born from Tribal Legacy and Handcrafted Luxury

In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Zanta stands as a bold contradiction — a handcrafted leather neckpiece that commands attention, respect, and awe. Inspired by the strength and regality of African tribal warriors, this piece fuses ancestral aesthetics with contemporary craftsmanship to create something rare: wearable art with a powerful story.

A Statement in Every Stitch

Everything we say and do matters, even the little things. How we treat others is so crucially important in life and in business. Well, that's what I have learned.

The video below appears to be a recording of a rather mundane and insignificant task but it is not. This video represents how one act that took place a very long time ago has opened a big door and presented me with incredible opportunities.

I once had a little radio co-host side gig. On the show, we interviewed a lot of folks in...