Todd Pownell began his jewelry studies at the Bowman Technical school in Lancaster, PA, where he gained an in-depth exposure to all jewelry making techniques. During his training he also completed the GIA Graduate course in Gemology. Todd excelled in the craft of jewelry making and went on to a successful career in fine jewelry. Todd's love for the material led him to make his own explorations which have evolved into a large body of work that reflects his own inquiries as an artist.