by Diana Velez, of Midnight Beading, located in Anchorage, AK

• Heart Beads
• Dentalium Dangles
• Approximately 4.5" long
• Iron Post

Diana is a full time Alutiiq artist living in Anchorage, Alaska. Her mother is Nora Jager-Velez, from Old Harbor, Alaska and her father is Raphael Velez, from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Diana is Alutiiq, Puerto Rican, and German. LaRita Laktonen-Ward mentored Diana on how to make jewelry in 2010. Ever since then Diana has continued exploring different styles, materials, and modern looks. She uses a combination of colorful beads, dentalium, abalone, mother of pearl, seal skin, sea otter, Swarovski beads, and porcupine quills. In addition to art she is pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration at Alaska Pacific University. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram @MidnightBeading to see her latest creations.