Rebecca J. Jones - Statement & Bio

My art is about inclusivity, empathy, and sharing positive moments. As someone who has spent most of her life in animation, I have always loved telling a good story. I gravitate towards simple moments that are impactful and I am a sucker for the happy ones... the stories that make me smile. 

Did you know smiling and laughing can activate and relieve our stress response and soothe tension? It can even improve our immune system. Smiling is also contagious. Give it a try! Smile at the next person you see! 

Also, storytelling has been proven to activate our right brain and imagination, allowing us to see a different point of view, and increasing our empathy for others. Empathy is important to humanity as a whole. It allows us to be individuals offering different perspectives while collaborating in a peaceful environment and achieving remarkable goals together. 

So in essence, I'm simply a girl who tells visual stories that offer a different perspective - you know... for the greater good of humanity! I am inspired by the uniqueness of the world. And one might say, my art is actually healthy for you! Just sayin'. 

Rebecca J. Jones was a scholarship student at  East Carolina University from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Following graduation, she joined Out of Our Minds Animation Studios in North Carolina. Since then, she has been an integral part of the studio's success in a wide variety of projects ranging from television, film, virtual reality, and the web. 

Her illustration, production, and directorial efforts have resulted in numerous awards individually as well as for the studio including over 300 "Best of" awards, more than 500 film festival selections, 2 Hollywood International Film Festival "Best of" awards, and a BAFTA (British Academy Awards) nomination in 2004. In 2013, she became a partner/owner of the studio and in 2023, was elected to be the President. 

Besides her responsibilities at the studio, she is an active board member of the Visual Art League of Lewisville in North Texas, where she resides, a board member of the Young Men's Service Club: Integrity Chapter, as well as a member of 4 other art guilds/leagues/societies including the Society Of Illustrators of Los Angeles.