Kristin Alana is a black mother, who creates visual and wearable Art with a focus on beadwork. She also writes whimsical stories inspired by ancestral wisdom, nature, and folklore. Her work is heavily inspired through meditation and dreamwork. Kristin is currently working on "Journey to the Rose Quartz Temple" a parable story illustrated with narrative beadwork. She is the author of "Cerulean and the Snake" and "Love Mandalas" she is also a Member Artist of Columbia City Gallery as well as the National Storytelling Network and Healing Story Alliance. Kristin resides in Seattle, WA with her loving family.