The Artist
John W. Jones
John W. Jones, born on May 11, 1950 in Columbia, S.C., has been a freelance artist and illustrator for more than 25 years. Jones explores life through art. This multi-talented artist uses oils, acrylics and watercolors for his paintings. Striving for detail in light and reflection, he meticulously draws each painting first, and then layers it with color, resulting in very realistic interpretations of everyday life and landscapes, as well as historical insights into our past. Mr. Jones is the artist and author of the book and traveling exhibition: 'Confederate Currency: The Color of Money, Images of Slavery in Confederate and Southern States Currency'. The exhibition has been featured in some 260 well-respected and top media outlets, including The New York Times, Time Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, CNN, and National Public Radio. Jones was presented with the U.S Consul General’s Award for Cultural Diplomacy by the Academia delle Belle Arti of Brera in Italy in April 2017.