Jones came to the Virgin Islands with a successful ten-year career as a watercolorist, having experiences as an artist-in-residence at Roche Harbor Resort, assisting in watercolor workshops and owning her own gallery. Surprisingly, Jones was reluctant to express herself artistically. Prior to her artistic career, she was a director of a county drug and alcohol treatment center and found herself looking for ways to reduce the stress in her job. A friend had suggested she take up painting for fun. Connecting with her creative expression was challenging and took persistence. "I took a beginning watercolor class three times!" states Jones . She adds, "Now I truly do not believe there is a limit to the creativity that flows out of me, so the more images I create the more images come to mind. This enables me to create a body of work that is reasonably priced to encourage the collection of my work, share my talents and make room for more ideas."

 

Living her dream, sailing on the s/v Sea Otter, Teri is painting her cruising experience. A love of bluewater sailing, seaside towns, unspoiled back waters, and the quiet times found only in the wilderness, are reflected in the images she shares in her paintings. Teri's new home extends beyond the shores of St. Thomas, you can find Teri painting and teaching as she travels the world.