About me - geologist, artist, lover of all animals, mountain girl, Aries

Hi - I am Danielle. As I am writing the words on this page, I kind of feel like I am writing my autobiography, or at least the start of one.  But I wanted to tell you a little about myself, so here goes...

I was born and raised in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, where I lived until I attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) i in Hattiesburg. There I received a BS degree in a subject that I totally love - geology. I guess that is how I became interested in working with gemstones; although I have to admit, I have learned more about the minerals of this earth since I began designing gemstone jewelry.

After completion of my geology degree, I moved to Rogers Arkansas in 2002, where I enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Ozark Mountains. By that time, I had already begun dabbling with beading jewelry using gemstones. As much as I loved working with gemstones, I knew it was only a matter a time before I would be working with metal as a silversmith at some point in the near future.

In 2010, I located a teacher who would teach me the basics of silversmithing. It didn’t take me long to bring my jewelry designs to the next level. I taught myself so much of what has come to be my own design style, evolving over the years to where I am now.

Being a silversmith/metalsmith is my true calling, as I love working with metal and all the natural stones and fossils, creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.  And I have to admit, it is the greatest compliment to have someone want to wear my jewelry. I am so very grateful to have so many loyal customers who come back over and over again, continually supporting me and my art of jewelry design.

Currently I am living deep in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas where I am building my cabin in the mountains, in the woods. As soon as my cozy little cabin is complete, I will be teaching silversmithing from my home studio. If you want to read more about what I’ve been up to over the last year, my latest Journal Entry should get you up to speed.

Other than designing jewelry, I love spending time with my plethora of fur-babies.  Currently I have five rescued cats: Patches, Apache, Howlite, Carnelian AND Moonstone.  AND as soon I get moved into my cabin, I plan to add a dog to my family, by adopting an Australian Shepherd. I had an Aussie before, and he was an amazing dog, great with cats and also a great protector. I have a tremendous love for animals, and they will always be a very important part of my life.

I also enjoy digital photography. I take all pictures needed for my website, but I find great joy in taking landscape and nature pictures. I have a few of my pictures exhibited at DanielleHarrisonPhotography.com.

And last but not least, I am a Reiki Master and a Divine Intentional Healing (DIH) practitioner. I offer energy healing professionally to clients, both animal and human, from my home office. For more information about my healing practice, you can visit my Facebook page … there you will find information about the different healing modalities I provide to help clients: https://www.facebook.com/TheHealingFeather.Arkansas

Thank you to all who support my art.  I honestly have the best job in the world.

Love and Gratitude,

Danielle