‘Ethereal Light’ – Nancy Reed Jones’ Art Show at the Rock Tavern UU

ROCK TAVERN — Painting did not come easy for Nancy Reed Jones. Her first painting only emerged after the loss of a child. When she realized that her newfound talent was a gift from God, a hospital where her mother and sister worked as nurses became her de-facto studio.

There, she painted murals for cancer patients. These were used as “guided imagery”, a mind-body relaxation technique that uses mental visualizations—often of peaceful, safe scenes—to reduce stress, pain, anxiety, and improve overall well-being. She continued this artistic and healing mission for 15 years while studying painting at the Huntington Art League and Suffolk College on Long Island.

Her show, Ethereal Light, will grace the walls in April and May of the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern. The public is invited to a reception Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the fellowship’s 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY location. Viewings are also available on Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. and by emailing aa.uucrt@gmail.com.

In 2004 Nancy moved to the Hudson Valley and began teaching at the Wallkill River School of Art in Montgomery. In 2010, she was voted #1 acrylic painter in our region. In 2013, the Orange County Arts Council awarded her the Champion of the Arts award for her work with cancer patients. Nancy has won many first, second and honorable mention awards for her paintings.

Nancy’s painting style mimics that of the Romantic Impressionists.

She continues to teach fine art at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts.

Visit her website: Nancyreedjonesfineart.net