The South Dakota Art Museum’s Art Guild series continues on April 23 with “Art Is…Your Passport to Creativity” featuring Watertown artist Jennifer Stone. The guild will host the presentation at 10 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room on the lower level of the art museum. The public is invited to come at 9:30 before the presentation for coffee and social time. 

An award-winning artist, Stone has been painting for over 25 years.  Her expressions are primarily water media and feature unconventional methods to enhance design, color and texture.  The art she creates is typically abstracted, or non-representational, and reflects her own interpretation of our world.

"To this day, I am still humbled when I am made aware my painting has touched the soul of another person, or brought them pleasure," Stone said. "This inspires me and gives me hope that I can continue to leave an impression with some of the images I have created.” 

Creating art for Stone is as natural and necessary to her as breathing.  Primarily self-taught, Stone dedicates the majority of her time to painting in her studio.

“My studio is located next door to our home, on an acreage surrounded by trees, wildlife and serenity," she said. "This keeps my mind free of any of life’s busyness and gives me the opportunity to focus with an open and clear mind.”

Mixed media is Stone’s preferred medium at this time.  Her curiosity in creating her own handmade collage papers has launched a new workshop that she teaches and has been well-received by other mixed media enthusiasts.  

Stone’s singular style has earned her numerous awards and countless admirers.  Her accolades include both state and national titles, with her work displayed in private and corporate collections internationally. 

Stone has studied with a variety of artists, including Cheng Khee Chee, Gerald Brommer, Robert Burridge, Zoltan Zsabo, Anne Bagby, Mark Mehaffey, Andy Evansen, Karen Knutson, Janet Rogers and many more.  This assisted her on her journey to find her voice.  While the influence of each of these learning experiences can be found in her art, Stone’s own voice speaks clearly in her work.  She attributes this to the dedication she puts forth in working at her craft.

Her artwork may be viewed at jenniferstoneartwork.com.