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I don't remember a time that I didn't draw. I've been a free-lance, part-time commercial artist and designer for over 20 years; but chose "serious" illustration in 1988, when a ruptured appendix and a brush with death caused me to re-evaluate my goals. I realized my future wasn't as predictable as I thought; and that God has given me a talent He intends to be used for the benefit of others. If there is a "message" to be found in my work, it's because that message is already present in the viewer. I've simply had the joy of capturing it. Click on image to go direct to Marty's web site. Next image is also a sample of Marty Jones' work.
My 'body of work' is fairly eclectic in its nature, and isn't specifically geared toward one type of illustration, nor do I have a particular artistic specialty. My preferred media are graphite and colored pencil; I also use ink, watercolor and acrylic as the need arises. Over the years I have created a large number of wildlife drawings; I also have created a number of portraits. I also create Architectural and Technical illustrations. I teach art classes for children on an irregular basis; I also have created a number of illustrations for local religious ministries. My current long-term ambition is to become an illustrator of Children's Literature.
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