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Pat Pruitt
Pat Pruitt resides on the Laguna Pueblo Reservation in the village of Paguate. He started making jewelry 20 years ago when he studied under a local silversmith, Greg Lewis. Pat worked with traditional materials (silver, copper) and learned traditional repose techniques, which gave him a firm foundation in jewelry fabrication and general craftsmanship. Several years later, Pat learned a different view on silverwork and aesthetics of jewelry design from Charlie Bird, an esteemed jeweler from Paguate. After acquiring these skills, in addition to those he learned during is studies as a Mechanical Engineer at Southern Methodist University, Pat opened his current business, Custom Steel. Pat is a talented artist who combines modern technology and software with traditional influence and design - his perspective and understandings as an artist will significantly benefit the board.