Since childhood, Alyson Jones has been fascinated by the world of creation. Inspired and encouraged by artistic parents and grandparents, Alyson dabbled in everything from illustration to jewelry making at a very young age. Alyson pursued her artistic interests through elementary, junior high, and high schools, where she experimented with an array of art media and techniques.
Finding success from local and national art festivals and competitions, Alyson decided to further pursue her art interests at Western Washington University. After spending her entire freshman year as a declared Drawing and Painting major, Jones decided to change directions.
By Alyson’s sophomore year of college, she had transferred to the University of Washington and had been accepted into the Industrial Design program. Here she hoped to further her artistic knowledge while preparing for a more business-oriented career path. Jones received a BFA in Industrial Design with a minor in Art History from the University of Washington. Alyson maintained her painting skills by working as a part time commissioned painter throughout her college years.
As a college graduate, Jones fought against the stunted economy by starting Alyson Jones Studios in 2008. The freelance business has provided Alyson with a variety of projects in acrylic painting, visual design, photo enhancement, and illustration. In 2010, Alyson continued to nurture the business while working as a Production Artist for Nordstrom Direct in Seattle. She exhibited in numerous galleries across Seattle and neighboring cities.
Alyson, along with her soon to be husband, currently reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jones continues to paint while further developing her co-founded design business, Stone Table.