ABOUT

Barbara Giles transitioned from a career in editorial illustration to wearable art.  Jewelry is more widely experienced on a more personal level and I feel I reach many more people.  
I work through my senses when designing a piece of jewelry.   All of my jewelry is handmade with atttention to detail and quality.  The process is the same as when I draw or paint, I rarely draw designs in advance. 
The difference is I must engage my critical mind early in the process since metal is not a very forgiving material.