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Christy Lea Payne

Christy Lea Payne first found her love for the rustic working in the barn at Dad's house in Norman, Oklahoma. As a kid Christy loved tools and the primitive environment of the farm. She progressed to torch, hammer, sterling and stones, creating designs with a classic twist, the signature of her style.

After some time soaking up the inspiration of the Santa Fe desert, she moved to Denver where she plugs away for hours in her studio with 'Clovis,' her canine assistant, and Clovis' personal assistant, 'Hazy.'