becoming wild
Julienne
founder/artist
A self-proclaimed 'fish enthusiast', Julienne has been captivated by the aquatic world since childhood despite growing up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She spent hours gazing at books on the ocean and drew sea creatures repeatedly, fascinated by this foreign world.
Her love and appreciation of wild places stemmed from nights out in the yard with her family, sandwiched between blankets staring up at the stars, to later building trails amidst the towering 14,000ft peaks in Colorado. Julienne came to Alaska as an AmeriCorps volunteer for the Juneau-based program SAGA (Southeast Alaska Guidance Association), educating at-risk youth while teaching them work and life skills. During her inaugural year she fell in love with beauty and awe of Alaska.
She rerouted her life to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage learning emergency medicine and outdoor education. Life lead her back to her initial passion for the aquatic world and to Juneau where she received her BS in Marine Biology from the University of Alaska Southeast.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As a small, woman-owned business, we appreciate the support from those choosing to shop local/small. We show our gratitude with our continuing commitment to supporting local and buying from small businesses as well. We source both business and jewelry materials from local Alaska business first before sourcing from other small US businesses. This was rooted in our mission from the beginning and drastically altered our process and aesthetics. The results - sustainable fashion products that accentuate the singular beauty of nature.
about the community
WILD by Nature and the products we create are only possible thanks to the bounty and inspiration nature provides; the wonderful and generous contributions of friends and customers; the amazing and supportive volunteers; and the friends and family that have provided feedback and encouragement.
Left: Arctic Grayling (my favorite fish and the inspiration for this whole creative adventure)
