My creative story was born out of life’s trials and continues to evolve from my hopeful perspective that this life is one glorious lesson we humans are all gifted to experience. My practice is deeply informed by my personal journey with loss and the fragility of life. As an infant, I lost my twin sister to a congenital heart defect. From that loss, my artistic journey began - as a form of resilience and what I now recognize as a kind of alchemy.  The solace and joy I experience within my art practice has been a life-long blessing.  Another deep source of inspiration comes from being outdoors, traveling or exploring my home state.  Pennsylvanians are lucky to witness the beauty and color of the four seasons, where we visualize nature’s cycle of death and rebirth each year. Mother Nature’s ethereal beauty and healing magic have always captivated me. The felt rejuvenation I find outdoors will forever be my muse. Live music has also served as restoration for my soul-add in a gorgeous outdoor local and I am inspired and painting for days! Truly, I aim to see the world as a child does, wide-eyed and endlessly moved by what unfolds. This curiosity is ultimately my source and what I hope to channel to observers of my work. The untimely loss of my stepfather is why I sign my paintings as “Jones”.

In my work, I am often heavy handed with medium to create tooth and texture. For depth, I layer on sheer color, to set a thoughtful mood. Currently, I work mostly in acrylic but am always experimenting and learning as a forever student of my craft.

The juxtaposition between humanity’s incredible beauty and life’s tragedy is intentionally reminiscent within all of my work. Ultimately, I am an abstract artist and see my work as interpretations of felt experiences

Available work can be found on this site however, I am busy painting and am not always quick to update my site. Please reach out via. email jonesgillespieart@gmail.com if there is something you have seen on my instagram site or are interested in personalized work.

Commission work is unavailable at this time.