Susan Goodwin...has been a celebrated jewelry artist and tour de force in pearl and gemstone jewelry since 1980. Her early years and first artistic influences were formed in the still exotic, tropical paradise of Hawaii where her family moved when she was 3 years old. It was there that Susan recalls becoming entranced by nature; the massive leaves of tropical foliage, the jungle, (bugs included) exploring the beach and it's tiny sea shells, the tropical fish, the jungle, lava rock and the world around her. She attributes that to developing her passion for color, texture and light.Today, Susan pursues the work she loves the most. She concentrates on creating personalized, custom works; the one of a kind showpieces her loyal clientele adores. She lives in the Willamette Valley of Oregon where she enjoys the bounty of fresh food and wine.