Julie Jones

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With an extensive background in art, (owner of Interior Pottery Design and custom artist for Loveland Design Center), Julie brings a wealth of experience to her work. Julie describes her personal philosophy by saying, We all have different ways of expressing ourselves, we all have so much to say. I have found this (sculpture) to be my favorite mode of expression. With all the commotion that can be a part of being the mother in a large family, I have found there is nothing better than quietly settling down, my fingers finding the clay and manipulating shapes that started as pictures and feelings in my mind's eye.

Julie has lived near Loveland, Colorado for over thirty years. A Loveland High School graduate, she was the recipient of the Howard E. "Bill" Reed award (given each year to one outstanding student-citizen-athlete in the Loveland area) and of the Lola Meister Memorial Art Award (given to one LHS senior each year). Julie was also a two-time state champion and a record holder in track for the LHS Indians.

Julie holds a BA in Fine Art from Brigham Young University where she also threw the discus and the shot put. She was awarded five All-American citations and two Olympic Trial berths. During her final year at BYU, she was named the Most Outstanding Female Senior Athlete (her male counterpart was former NFL star Steve Young). Her athletic past allows her to combine her love of sports and art to create beautiful bronze sculptures that are graceful, athletic, and decidedly inspiring. As a mother of five active children, she enjoys creating playful, spontaneous images of youth.