ABOUT
Thanks for visiting! My name is Erin Jones, and I am a painter and printmaker native to Colorado, USA. My love of visual art was recognized from early childhood and deeply fostered into it’s current state, a profound and ever-evolving life-practice that moves me through the world. Nothing suits me better! Throughout adolescence, I rooted myself in the local art and nonprofit communities of my hometown of Colorado Springs with classes and shows. At age 21, I began pursuing an international arts education at The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts in Italy and Greece, studying under Jane Morris Pack and Jun Pierre Shiozawa. These years were pivotal to my development. I built a strong foundation in classical technique while also learning how to cultivate an energetic and curious approach to my work and the world. Now residing in Denver, Colorado, I continue designing my life around my art practice. I am most dedicated to, but not limited by oil painting, intaglio printmaking, and drawing. In recent years, I’ve completely expanded my knowledge of oil paint and it's versatility by refining my own linseed oil using the Calcite Sun Method. I adore teaching art, especially through community-based organizations, and I've now been exhibiting my artwork for over 15 years. My favorite shows have been exhibitions where I transform non-traditional settings into gallery spaces: basements, streets, domes, office buildings, even artwork suspended from an old barn. Accessibility in art is something I care about.
I'll be working to unveil moments that are rich and authentic in my life to the best of my ability for as long as the world will let me! Big thanks to all who have supported me in my journey. Please feel free to reach out!
CONTACT
INQUIRIES:
email: [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram and facebook: @erinjonesart
PAYMENTS AND DONATIONS:
Venmo and Cashapp: @erinjonesart
Paypal: www.paypal.me/erinjonesart
CV
ERIN P JONES- PAINTER AND PRINTMAKER b.1990
EDUCATION
2019 - Aegean Center for the Fine Arts: Summer Intensive Workshops- Paros, Greece
- Oil Painting Innovation and Portraiture under Jane Morris Pack
2016 - Aegean Center for the Fine Arts: Summer Intensive Workshops- Paros, Greece
- Oil Painting Innovation and Figure Drawing under Jane Morris Pack
2012 – 2013- Aegean Center for the Fine Arts: Pistoia, Italy and Paros, Greece
- semester courses with attention to painting, printmaking, drawing, photo, and art history
2009 - 2012: ModboCo School of Art - Colorado Springs, CO
- community-driven art school and gallery district
SOLO EXHIBITIONS (Colorado Springs, CO)
2019- “Portrait Lab”: Kreuser Gallery
2017- “Fire and Flax”: Pop-up Exhibition- Brookside Stables
2016- “Ephemeral Ties”: Pop-up Exhibition- Colorado Square Building
2015- “3 Years”: Common’s Gallery
2015- “Royal”: Ragged Print Co. Gallery Exhibition
2014- “Chameleon”: Modbo Gallery
2013- “Zugraphos”: Modbo Gallery
2012- “The Aegean Pursuit”: Ormao Dance Company Gallery Exhibition
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019- “Anniversary Show” Fine Arts Center at Colorado College: Colorado Springs, CO
2017- “99 Pieces” Annual Non-Profit Benefit Exhibition: Access Gallery- Denver, CO
2016 - 2019: “Summer Intensive Student Exhibition”: Aegean Center For the Fine Arts- Paros, Greece
2015- “Works on Paper”: SPQR Gallery- Colorado Springs, CO
2014- “SDSA Benefit Auction for Inner City Youth Art”: Biltmore Hotel- Los Angeles, CA,
2014- “Under Pressure” Printmaking Exhibition: Commonwheel Gallery- Manitou Springs, CO
2014- “Printmaking Exhibition”: Ragged Print Co.- Colorado Springs, CO
2012 - 2013 “Fall and Spring Semester Student Exhibitions”: Aegean Center For the Fine Arts- Paros, Greece
2012- “Rubrittica Vs. Ceralusia”: Modbo and SPQR Galleries- Colorado Springs, CO, and Rodney Wood Gallery- Trinidad, CO
2011- “Black Friday”: blacKiowa Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2011- “Young Hot Sh*ts”: Modbo Gallery- Colorado Springs, CO
2010-2018: “Small Works Show” Annual: Modbo and SPQR Galleries- Colorado Springs, CO
2009- “Wunderkind” Statewide Juried Exhibition: Business of Art Center- Manitou Springs, CO
2006-2010: “Futureself” Annual Non-Profit Art Exhibition: Smokebrush Gallery- Colo. Springs, CO
EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS
2015 – 2018: Piano Restorationist, Technician, and Specialty Painter
Piano Warehouse (Colo. Springs), and Denver Piano Company (Denver)
- piano detailing, action regulation, finish treatment, and specialty painting for veneer repair
2013 - 2015: Art Instructor and Administrative Assistant
ModboCo School of Art and Ragged Print Co.
- teacher of oil painting, printmaking, and figure drawing: weekly adult courses
- non-profit assistance with attention to community enrollment outreach
2008 - 2009: Event Coordinator- Pikes Peak Art Council
- managed artists and curated art auction for annual non-profit fundraiser
2007 - 2008: Assistant Curator- Paid Internship: Smokebrush Foundation of the Arts
- studied and practiced art curation and gallery management
- responsible for gallery maintenance, event work, and art in-take/out-take
2005 - 2007: Production Assistant- Paid Internship: Razzamataz Puppet Company
- prop artist and set designer for New-Orleans originated puppet production
PUBLICATION AND PRESS-
March, 2017- “Fond Farewell” The Cut- Colorado Springs Independent
Feb, 2017- “Fire and Flax”: Indy Pick of the Week- Colorado Springs Independent
June, 2016- “Ephemeral Ties”: Indy Pick of the Week- Colorado Springs Independent
Feb, 2015- “Royal”: Indy Pick of the Week- Colorado Springs Independent
Feb, 2013- “Zugraphos”: Indy Pick of the Week- Colorado Springs Independent
June, 2012-“Coming of Age”: Seven Days to Live- Colorado Springs Independent
Nov, 2011- “Black Friday at blacKiowa”: 7 Days to Live- Colorado Springs Independent
March, 2011- “SPQR”: Indy Pick of the Week- Colorado Springs Independent
April, 2009- “Great Kids Review”: Colorado Springs Gazette
Jan, 2009- “The Future of the Self”: The Cheyenne Addition
Aug, 2009- “Self Portrait” published in state-wide art education manual: CO Department of Education/ Colorado Council of the Arts
March, 2008- “Show and Excel”: Colorado Springs Gazette
Jan, 2008- “Young Visions”: Colorado Springs Gazette