Edward Jones

About me:

All the wood that I carve is recycled from trees that have fallen or had to taken down. The cedar that I've carved is from sign or fence post. Hug a tree feel it's energy.

Hi, My name is Edward Richard Jones and I’m working hard at being an artist. I work as a regional maintenance supervisor for five apartment complexes. What I want to be doing is art full time. I’ve studied art, metal smiting and design at Rhode Island College and worked as a jewelry designer. I left the jewelry business because my head was going to explode. I was the only designer for the company and they seemed to suck the creativity out of me. I still make and sell jewelry but I have to really be in the mood for sterling silver to be creative. What I work hard to do and think about is carving wood. The wood that I use for my art is recycled wood. That is it is from trees that have fallen or had to be taken down. I also use cedar fence or sign post. I love to work with the figure and that is what I carve the most. I also love to work with geometric shapes in wood as well as in my jewelry designs. My goal for the next six months is to put together enough work to have a show of my work at a gallery. I have been part of three group shows and have had my work sold in two galleries but I’ve never had a show of my own. (I’m working on how to do this) My work goal is to have 40 pieces of work in wood and sterling silver to show what I love to do. Wish me well and any help anyone can give will be much appreciated.