Born in Austin, a fourth generation Texan. My earliest memories were of running around on all fours, imagining myself as a wolf living in a household with humans. As I got older I began putting my vivid imagination to paper. The creative bend of thinking has always came natural to me, so the creative process brings great joy to me and have incorporated it into all that I do. I lived in North Texas in a ranching community in my early years, I was exposed to horses, cattle, and the ways of the American Cowboy. Which had a great impact on my life. I also was exposed to the Gulf coast every summer.
Also, traveled with my family and they made sure that I was exposed to a wide array of the worlds wonders. I've always been intrigued over the years with the graphite pencil, and the challenge of creating a wide range of texture and tones with a single instrument is very exiting to me. But, also have a great love for a pallet full of colors!
Studied art a South Texas University and under various well known artist. Won a number of first place awards, and was honored in the merit show of three in1989. Worked with the Rockport Center for the Arts, as Assistant to Director and conducted drawing workshops. I've also offered private art lessons in past years. At this time, I'm putting all my energy into my art work.
I have lived on the Texas coast now for the last thirty years in the beautiful little artist community of Rockport, Texas. Come share with me, my love and vision of the world I live in by the land and Sea..
Kim Jones aka Salty
