Artist Bio

J Long is a multidisciplinary artist whose work flows from a lifelong connection to creativity, land, and exploration. Born and raised in Greenwood, Mississippi, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in the land and enriched by a culture that celebrated storytelling, making, and adventure. This early foundation shaped her instinctive drive to create.

Her practice spans painting, ceramics, and mixed media—each piece an exploration of material, color, and emotion. Guided by a love for process, J’s work is a tactile response to lived experience and internal reflection.

In addition to her studio practice, J holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. Over the past two decades, she has designed spaces that enhance quality of life through thoughtful, human-centered design. Now fully immersed in her art, she brings this spatial sensitivity to her compositions, creating layered works that investigate emotion, memory, and place.

J lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and two sons. Together, they enjoy outdoor adventures, building family memories, and staying connected to nature.

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