Ann Jones is a dynamic, sophisticated pastel painter who uses color and light with great sensitivity and power.

Ann is a long time resident of Orcas Island. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Ann grew up in Honolulu, HI. She pursued her love of nature at San Jose State University, graduating with a degree in Biology. She met her husband and they moved to the Sierra Foothills. In 1981, they began readying their Orcas Island home, moving to Orcas in 1992. She lives on the rocky east shore of the island and every morning is the huge gift of the sunrise.

"I love to be outside: walking in the fields and farms near our home or along the tree tunnel of our road, eating a picnic lunch in a field or along the coast, or sitting and taking in our rural surroundings. The longer I stay the more I feel, see and hear. If I walk in the early morning or late in the day, the birds and other critters are so vocal and the lighting is spectacular. Using color I am attempting to paint the emotions in a way that I hope the viewer can feel and enjoy. Keith and I live on the east side of Orcas Island so the sunrises can be amazing. I can't help but be inspired to paint the colorful skies that we see each morning. The power and joy of our world and sky is a recurring theme that I love to paint.
My indoor studio is in the lower level of our home with windows all along one side. Year-round I open the windows to enjoy the fresh air and the sounds of the forest, trees, birds, water, and at certain times of the year marine mammals. It is so exciting and uplifting to paint with all of these onlookers."

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RECENT SHOWINGS

Orcas Island Artworks, Olga, WA
Continuing 1998 to present • Featured artist Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008

Scott Milo Gallery, Anacortes, WA
February 6 to March 3, 2009
Artist Reception Friday, February 6, 2009 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Coinciding with the Anacortes monthly First Friday Art Walk

Gere-A-Deli, Anacortes, WA
December 2008

Emily's Guide and Maps to the San Juan Islands
Selected Works 2007-2010• Friday Harbor, WA

Northwest Pastel Society Juried Exhibit
Scott Milo Gallery, Anacortes, WA
Selected Work • August 3 - September 3, 2007

Orcas Center Juried Exhibit, Selected Work
July 7 - July 27, 2007, Eastsound, WA

Scott Milo Gallery, Anacortes, WA
One-person exhibit, Spring 2007

Orcas Center: Various pieces in group exhibits 2000-2006
Eastsound, WA

Camp Orkila Centennial Celebration Art Exhibition
Various pieces. Summer 2006, Eastsound, WA

Northwest Pastel Society Juried Exhibit
Selected Work • Fall 2005, Edmonds, WA

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Ann paints exclusively on museum-grade pastel paper, using a variety of soft pastels. Before framing, she sprays each finished piece with a fine fixative.