Biography
Ellen Jones graduated with honors from East Stroudsburg State University in PA majoring in Fine Arts. She has been creating art and beauty for others to enjoy for her whole life. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach with her husband, Ken. Together, they have raised three very creative children.
She is a Christian born in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania who has always created art since the time she could hold a crayon. She paints with passion and bright colors to express the joy that is in her heart. “I take a child like approach to my paintings in that if I like an image, I paint it. I don't worry if I have the skill or how it’s going to come out, I just start doing it and leave the rest up to God.”
She founded Shades of Grace Visual Arts Ministry and Bethel Gallery located at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church where she was the director for seven years. During that time, she developed 48 themed exhibits for artists to display their work. The artists also participated in art classes, workshops, open studio and field trips.
Ellen was contracted out to a major company in Northeast Florida where she was in charge of decorating several commercial and residential facilities. She was responsible for the acquisition and placement of over six hundred pieces of artwork for a new building construction.
Ellen has received numerous commissions, been displayed in the Beaches Museum & Historical Center, juried shows, corporations, and Churches. Her work has also been donated to several charitable organizations.
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him." ~ 1 Corinthians 2:9
