The Artist
Katy Jones
was born in Bristol in 1977. She has had no formal art training
since A-Level, and first came to Manchester to study English Language
and Literature. She now lives in Rusholme, where she works as
an artist and writer.
Much of her
artistic inspiration is drawn from literary sources, such as Shakespeare,
the Bible and various legends and mythologies. Other influences
include gothic architecture and celtic design, as well as the
work of Brian Froud, Alan Lee, John Howe, Evelyn de Morgan, Cicely
M. Barker and Alfons Mucha.
She usually
works in acrylics or mixed media, but is beginning to experiment
with digital art software and airbrush.
About her
work, Katy says:
"I
often describe myself as a fantasy artist, which isn't meant
to suggest that my work is escapist. I usually paint imaginary
creatures, but I want to encourage a thoughtful engagement with
reality.
The images are meant to make people think, sometimes about the
symbolism of different elements, sometimes to present an old
story in a new light, or perhaps to challenge the way they see
women, or to prompt them to wonder about God."
To see more
of Katy's work, visit her website at:
www.katyjones.co.uk
You can also
email her at:
art@katyjones.co.uk
