Biography

Paco Jones (b. 1972, Dallas, Texas, USA) is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA. He works primarily in painting, sculpture, and drawing, utilizing materials such as acrylic and glass mirror on canvas, as well as watercolor and oil pastel on paper. Jones is best known for his evocative works that reference Paleolithic cave art and spiritual practice, featuring open line figures influenced by Zen sumi-e techniques set against magical, otherworldly backgrounds.

Jones’ work explores themes rooted in the universal unconscious, drawing from ancient shamanic traditions to access visionary realms. His practice is characterized by a deep reverence for nature and a commitment to reawakening humanity’s innate connection to the divine through artistic expression. A pivotal moment in his career was the 2025 series Divinity Within, a body of work that marked a breakthrough in his ability to translate shamanic visions into visual form, offering viewers a spiritual encounter through contemporary media.

Paco Jones’ work has been acquired by private collectors in the United States, France, Ireland, and Colombia. He continues to engage audiences globally through his distinctive synthesis of ancient symbolism and modern technique.

Statement

Paco Jones is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist from Dallas, Texas, working in painting, sculpture, and drawing. His practice incorporates materials such as acrylic and glass mirror on canvas, as well as watercolor and oil pastel on paper. Through imagery informed by ancient shamanic techniques, his work explores the universal unconscious and seeks to restore a sense of inner divinity and reverence for nature amid environmental crisis.

Resume

Born in 1972 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Resides and works in Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA

Selected solo exhibitions:

2026, Divinity Without, OSD, Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA

2025, Divinity Within, OSD, Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA

2012, Olympia Art Walk, Olympia Washington, USA

Selected collections

In various private collections in USA, France, Columbia, and Ireland.