Sault Ste. Marie based artist Josie Jones has developed a passion for watercolours as her  primary medium. She loves the freedom and sometimes unexpected results it has to offer. “You must allow the watercolors  to work its' magic and be in partnership  with this medium”. For her, it adds to the excitement and creativity process. Her work is mostly representational, painted in a looser style.  The subject matter ranges from landscapes, flowers, architecture, still life, portraits and animals.

She has been accepted into juried competitions and won several awards:

- 2020  Paint Ontario ( Southern Ontario) “ Scented Breeze”

- 2020  Northern Ontario Art Association “A Gentle Grace”  Awarded  an “Honorable Mention”

- 2021  Northern Ontario Art Association “ On Guard For Thee” Awarded the Joan Nabb Memorial Award                                                                                            

She has trained with well known artists Gordon Mackenzie, Doug Bradford, Liam Zhen and others. 

She feels privileged being a member of the Algoma Art Society which began in 1948 and included visits from some members of the Group of Seven: F.H. Varley, A.Y. Jackson and A.J. Carson. 

She has exhibited in Canada and the U.S.A.

Her search for new areas and subject matter to explore and interpret in her paintings continues.