about the maker
Hi, I’m Dani…
I am a jewelry artist and maker creating handcrafted wearable art through beadwork, wire, print, and more.
I live and work in the Valley of the Hanging Waterfalls (Telluride, Colorado), on the traditional homelands of the Ute peoples. It would be irresponsible for me to not acknowledge that I am living on stolen land.
My work is shaped by the natural world and the way I move through it. Time spent outside mountain biking, boating on rivers, snowboarding, or simply existing within the landscape finds its way into everything I create. I am also a steward of the land I call home, and I carry a responsibility to move through it with care, attention, and reciprocity. That relationship informs not only my daily life, but the materials, processes, and intentions behind my work.
Creativity has always been a constant thread in my life. As a kid, I spent hours making things with my hands. I went on to study art in college and explored different mediums, carrying that practice with me through more transient seasons. During that time, watercolor became a companion because it could travel with me.
It wasn’t until the restlessness of the pandemic that I returned to a childhood hyper fixation. A box of old supplies, saved from my childhood, made its way out to Colorado thanks to my mom, and with time and space to create again, the spark was reignited. That is where Roaming Rock Creative began.
My process is slow and thoughtful. I don’t work in strict repetition, each piece unfolds in its own way. I’m drawn to a variety of shapes and textures. Always exploring opportunity to introduce new materials and ideas to my work.
Making art can be an act of resilience, a way of standing up and staying connected. Creating something beautiful and sharing it with others can be powerful. A reminder that beauty, connection, and kindness still matter. A form of activism that fosters community.
At its core, this work is about creating pieces that carry a sense of place, memory, and meaning; something to move with you, wherever you go.
Thank you for being here and for supporting handmade work.
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