Katy Jones
Painting / Paentio

Katy Jones has been working as an artist since 2003, during which time she has exhibited and sold work internationally, as well as illustrating a number of books, licensing artwork and running art workshops.

Katy’s artwork is informed and inspired by stories, especially fairy tales, myths and legends. Walking in forests and exploring lonely sea shores are some of Katy’s favourite things to do. These are places which often seem haunted by stories, either because there are stories traditionally associated with them, or because their remoteness and beauty suggests stories to the open-minded visitor. Katy often works directly from nature, but is also intrigued by the stylised organic forms found in gothic architecture, Art Nouveau and celtic design. 

Katy believes strongly in the importance of caring for the natural world. This includes resisting a consumerist attitude to life which costs the planet and all its inhabitants dearly. She also believes in the power of stories to help us find and explore deeper, less materialistic meanings in life. This is what she seeks to express and encourage in her art.