LOT 14 - Original Graphite - DEATH VALLEY

DESCRIPTION: Crookedsteer - Al Jones is an eclectic artist living in Tyro, NC located SW of Lexington but originally from West Virginia. Al grew up in the rural/south side of Winston-Salem and started drawing at the age of 8 years old trying to depict her surroundings. Al has always gravitated towards old country stores, old-timers and bygone eras and has always felt like she belonged to a different time. As a child the scenery during road trips back to West Virginia to visit family forever imprinted on her mind and resides there today like ghosts haunting her. Al enjoys creating images using graphite, pen and ink and acrylics. Depicting landscapes from her memories, pets and wildlife, portraits, classic cars and commissioned works. Growing up creating art was the one place Al found acceptance and accolades from her teachers and adults and this reinforced her drive to learn and excel. Entering drawings at local fairs and juried art shows earned her many awards that fueled her creativity and gave her a sense of belonging somewhere. Today Al continues to stay active creating works that are slowly gaining her recognition in the Arts Community. Her love of all things nostalgic and lost can be seen in her work. Creating commissioned works of art that have meaning for her clients is an endeavor that pushes her to excel and has been both satisfying and rewarding. Crookedsteer is a brand that Al Jones has created and works under, there is a hidden “Crookedsteer” brand in every image.