Rebecca J. Jones - Statement & Bio

My art is more about a relationship than just something pretty. It's a bond between you and it. A conversation. My art tells stories. Stories 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. 

Rebecca J. Jones was a scholarship student at  East Carolina University where 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. 

In 2021, Rebecca began illustrating again and broke into the fine arts world with a bang, winning a Solo Show in her first juried group exhibition in over 20 years. 

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 President. 

Besides her responsibilities at the studio, she is an active Committee Chair 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 prestigious Society Of Illustrators of Los Angeles.