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Susan Jones
Styles & Profiles 1995
American Artist, Susan Jones, is a native of Virginia. Her unusual style and mediums (acrylic, print-making, and 3-dimensions design) have led her to many awards and gallery shows. Susan's paintings reflect her view of nature, from the soft impressionistic pastels to the hard-edged contrasts. |
| Age |
Same as my husband's |
| Occupation |
Artist/Gallery Owner of the Louis and Susan Jones Art Gallery |
| Marital Status |
Very married and happy |
Education |
B.A. from Virginia Wesleyan |
| Last Book Read |
"Conversations with God" by Neale Donald Walsch |
| Worst Job Ever |
Being a waitress in Ocean City during the summer when I was 15 and having my tip money stolen twice. |
| Best Job Ever |
Being an artist. |
Pet Peeves |
Waiting in doctor's offices, people who are late for appointments, and the new wave of "zippy" cars on the interstate who are in grave danger of me one day shooting their wheels out from under them. |
| Favorite Movie(s) |
"Dead Poet's Society", "Nell", "Braveheart", "Forrest Gump", "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Splash", "Awakenings", "Tommy Boy", "The Man With Two Brains". |
| Turn Ons |
Men with beards or a day growth, Mel Gibson, Brad Pitt, snorkeling in the Bahamas, strong but gentle men, great art and great music. |
Turn Offs |
Disrespect to other people, people being mean to children or pets. |
| Favorite Memory |
Canada, fishing with my husband, son and dog; dancing ballet on stage. |
| Favorite Radio Station/Style of Music and/or Musician(s) |
Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Michael Hedges, Joni Mitchell, Counting Crows, and anyone with great vocals and/or instrumentation. |
| If "They" Were to Make a Movie of Your Life, What Would it be Titled and Who Would You Play? |
"Chaos", with Goldie Hawn, because she is good at running in a million directions at once and making it look fun. |
The One Word or Sentence that Best Describes You |
Fiercely loyal to my family and beliefs - over-coming obstacles, never surrendering no matter what the odds are - shy and sincere. |
| Greatest Accomplishment |
Being happily married to my "soul mate" and have a wonderful, talented and happy son. |
| Artistic Style and Medium |
Style - impressionism as I call it. Medium - acrylic and three-dimensional soft sculpture. |
| Inspirations in Life or Art |
My husband Louis, my son Ryan, God, Vincent Van Gogh, Berte Moriset (the first female impressionist), any good comedian, and John Lennon. |