In 1972, I traded NYC for a mountaintop in Vermont. I set up a studio space in an old barn and began painting and sculpting ~ and designing art jewelry. After much twisting, torching and pounding, my jewelry took on a distinctive look and feel. I am most grateful that for over thirty years it has been the sole means of my support.

I now live in Montpelier, Vermont with my wife, Marietta, and one of my sons, Julian. My daughter Zea lives right down the street. Two more kids round out our family – Tessa in San Francisco and Stephan in New Jersey.

As a business owner, I am privileged to work with others. I turn to my wife, Marietta Rhyne, for help, all the time. She is our Creative Director because she is a fount of good ideas and common sense. The women I work with on the production side of things in the shop have always become very close friends and I love them all, past and present.

When I go to work, I just walk out my kitchen door, down a spiral staircase and into my shop. It is a magical space overlooking the city of Montpelier and the hills beyond. Here I make bronze jewelry as well as larger pieces such as clocks, mobiles and garden sculpture.

I have been blessed in my life to be able to express my creativity every day. One of my greatest joys is to know that so many people wear my jewelry as a way to express themselves.

Note: If you travel to Montpelier, be sure to take a look at my downtown sculpture, entitled “Riverpiece” by Lochlin Smith and Ward Joyce, just off the Langdon Street Bridge, attached to the Onion River Sports building.

LOCHLIN SMITH DESIGNS
218 North Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
802.229.0738
lochlin@lochlinsmith.com