My Mission: Create art that transforms spaces by bringing new perspectives of energy, inspiration and self-love.
Listed among “100 Artists Who Are Changing the Conversation” by Saatchi Gallery in 2021, California-based artist Abreesha Jones sets an example of resilience and courage.
A mother of two, Jones juggled family and work responsibilities, while furthering her studies and battling the effects of mental illness. Harnessing the healing properties of art, Jones creates abstract and figurative paintings using acrylic, gouache, oil pastels, and spray paint. Her vaporous and exuberant brushstrokes convey a sense of carefree elation; expressing feminine intuitiveness and sensuality. Balanced with a more masculine aspect in her use of a dark palettes and resolute line markings, boldly cutting across the canvas. Her appreciation of the Yin and yang energies engage in a passionate dance of opposites; coexisting in their power as equal, yet antipodal forces. Jones stands in her status as a woman and earning the right to be herself. Instead of yielding to the demands of the world, she approaches her work with an open mind of acceptance, because “Our joy is not defined by our circumstances,” if only we learn to release our expectations while relishing in our creativity.
Abreesha Jones was raised in Moreno Valley, California. The Southern California native first discovered her artistic niche while in high school, where she discovered her natural talent for painting. Abreesha went on to study various aspects of form, space and color manipulation during her attendance of the distinguished Otis College of Art + Design, based on the west coast of Los Angeles.
Abreesha later began painting full time while she managed her self-titled online art gallery and attending various art circuits in Atlanta, GA. Reluctantly, Abreesha found her passion for art would have to be put on hold as she focused on family and furthering her education. Five years later, Abreesha received her Bachelors degree from UC Riverside while revamping her online art gallery. Seeking to be an overall motivator to those she encounters, Abreesha expanded her education receiving her Master's Degree in Social Work from Cal State University, Northridge. Abreesha has proven her ability to reach goals by simply choosing that it is never too late to take one more step towards winning. She creates artwork that inspires, reiterates self-love and emphasizes development. Encouraging others, who face what may seem like defeating moments, to push forward and appreciate those moments as opportunities for growth. She lives by her saying, "True happiness goes beyond good circumstances, live no matter what the day brings". -AJ