Mary Jane Longrich

Kodiak born, I’m of native heritage. As a young child I enjoyed drawing, painting & all manner of creating. My mother was an artist and she filled our home with prints of famous artists such as Renoir & Van Gogh. I studied art in school & college, graduating with an art degree, & taught art in the Kodiak Schools. I enjoy working with children, they are naturally creative, spontaneous, and not self -conscious. I’ve worked in ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, painting, drawing & mixed media. I enjoy art with a sense of humor, which you may notice in the Barbie necklace. My recent focus is with Antique & Vintage beads. Many beads have traveled & been traded around the world & have played a part in the history of all cultures. My design are original, usually one-of—a-kind. My motivation & inspiration is all around me.Kodiak is bountiful with inspiration from sky, sea, mountains, & beaches, wild flowers & animals. It’s important to me to keep creating & learning.