About Water Dancer Designs

Sea to Desert, and Everything in Between

After many successful years running my own web design and SEO business, I decided it was time to trade my computer screen for wide-open spaces, ocean waves, and a few new adventures!

My passion for photography took me from the beaches of California, capturing professional women surfers, to the remote deserts of Nevada, photographing America’s magnificent wild horses. Along the way, I created two websites to share those passions: Surfergirls.com and WaterDancerPhotos.com.

My love for wild horses also grew into a commitment to helping protect their freedom on America’s public lands. If you share that passion, I invite you to visit The Horse Network to learn more about the challenges facing our wild horses and how you can help.

Those photography adventures often took me deep into Nevada’s remote deserts, exploring rugged backroads in my four-wheel-drive Jeep with my faithful Labrador, Loki, riding shotgun. Little did I know those adventures would eventually lead me to an entirely new passion — rockhounding!

Discovering the Beauty Within

Curious about what was hiding inside those rough stones, I joined the San Diego Lapidary Club and learned the art of cutting and polishing cabochons. That eventually led to silversmithing and the creation of Water Dancer Designs.

Turquoise quickly became a favorite. Its beautiful shades of blue and green remind me of the ocean, from the brilliant turquoise waters of the tropics to the deeper blues of the Pacific. I also love working with variscite and White Buffalo stone, especially material from Nevada’s historic mining districts.

From Desert Finds to One-of-a-Kind Jewelry

One of the most rewarding parts of this journey is being involved from start to finish, from searching for rough material in the desert to cutting, polishing, and creating a finished piece of jewelry.

Every stone has its own personality, and I let its colors and patterns guide its shape. The creative challenge is designing jewelry that complements the stone, allowing its natural beauty to steal the spotlight.

The Story Behind Water Dancer

My love of nature extends well beyond the desert. As an avid windsurfer and surfer, the ocean has always held a special place in my heart.
When I designed the Water Dancer logo, I wanted to bring together two of my greatest passions: the freedom of riding an ocean wave and the untamed spirit of America’s wild horses.

To me, the wave and horse symbolize freedom, adventure, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Whether I’m catching a wave, exploring a dusty Nevada backroad, polishing a beautiful stone, or hiking with Loki, there’s always another adventure waiting.

I hope you’ll enjoy exploring my collection of handcrafted jewelry and artwork. Each piece has its own character, and occasionally, a story from the desert to go along with it.

Thanks for stopping by Water Dancer Designs. I hope something here catches your eye and brings a little piece of nature’s beauty into your life!

Cheers,