Bobby Jones Local Visual Artist in Columbus, GA and Fort Benning, GA

I took the long way...

I've lived two lives - I'll name these lives “BA” (before art) and “AB” (art begins). 

BA - Before ART

• Busboy

• Vending machine mechanic

• Twister Operator (cotton mill)

• Band saw operator

• Helicopter Mechanic (Army)

• Ceramics/Photo Developing Instructor

• Bottle/Canning line mechanic

• 9 volt battery machine operator/mechanic

Yes it is a bit strange Mechanic to Artist. Well here's the deal - a mechanic is an artist. They are creative problem solvers. Mechanics don't just turn wrenches. A mechanic knows everything from wiring to welding, building to plumbing, chemicals to measuring. formulas and methods. From my point of view it is not a huge leap to be a artist but more like the same job only using  different tools.

School

The best decision I've ever made I moved to Atlanta and attended the Art Institute of Atlanta. This was probably the best experience of my life too. I graduated with a  "Associates in Arts in Visual Communications" majoring in graphic design with honors.

AB - ART Begins

• Cross-stitch designer (StitchWorld & The Stichery Magazine)

• Creative Director (The Design Connection cross-stitch)

• Graphic Artist (Communicorp - printers)

• Graphic Production (Thrifty Nickel / American Classifieds - classifieds paper)

• Art Director (Auburn Engineers - ergonomics consulting firm)

• Visual Information Lead- Training Support Center (Ft Benning - Army)

• Visual Information Project Manager - Visual Information Center (Fort Benning - Army)

• Business Owner/Artist/Marketing Director/Graphic Designer/printer/ product development/producer

Life is good and every day is very enjoyable. I now use everything I have learned as a mechanic and artist to create my world. Welcome I hope you enjoy!

"Give out - not up- Excuses are for failures!"   ~Bobby Jones

See what others don't see this is creativity