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His original works and prints have been displayed and distributed from coast to coast and in many countries including London, England, with two shows in Mexico city 1976-1977. He has written nine books including: “ The Universal Language of Beauty” 1975, 20K, “Signatures” 1980, 2K, “Images of Paradise” 1981, 3K, “The Artist’s Bible” 1984, 50, “Spirits”1986, 50, “The Treasure” 1994 (four editions), 50, 1K, 2K, 10K, “Trance” an Autobiography 1996-97, 5, “Fifty Year Retrospective” 1997, 100. "The Goddess" 2007, 234 Currently only Goddess is in printSky Jones writes and sings his own songs. Listen to his C.D., “Starwalker” 1997. The dozens of awards and commendations To Sky Jones from Mayors, Senators and Governors detail a life dedicated to art and service to humanity. On two separate occasions the late Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles presented commendations to Sky Jones for his civic contributions. 1984, 1989. Governor Edward D. DiPrete of Rhode Island honored the artist with Sky Jones RecognitionMonth in August, 1989. Governors Wallace G. Wilkinson, 1989, and Governor Brereton Jones, 1992, of Kentucky both issued Letters of Recognition acknowledging Sky. Mayor Jerry E Abramson, 1986-98, of Louisville, Kentucky commended Sky with Sky Jones Month, August, 1989. Governor Kay A. Orr appointed Sky as Honorary Citizen of the Great State of Nebraska, 1989. Governor Walter J. Hickle, 1989, appointed Sky as “Alaska’s Ambassador of Good Will.” The Governor of Louisiana, appointed Sky as Honorary Citizen of the State of Louisiana, 1992. Utah Governor, Norman H. Bangerter, in a Letter of Recognition, commended Sky for his art statement using creative recycling to work with the homeless in Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah in 1992. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, “stood and applauded.” Governor George S. Mickelson, from the state of South Dakota, stated to Sky: “It is individuals such as you who see to it that our world remains environmentally and spiritually sound for future generations.” Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones stated: “Art has a tradition of fostering humanitarianism, but few artists have been so active in the practice of helping others than Sky Jones. His interests cross the spectrum of modern needs of our planet and it’s people from recycling to aiding the homeless. Seldom have the beautiful and the blessed been so marvelously intertwined. Thank you Sky Jones, for reminding us so often and in so many ways that kindness to others and to Mother Earth will make the whole world a place more beautiful than an artist’s dream.” Cathy and Governor Frank Keating, 2002: “On behalf of the State of Oklahoma, Frank and I would like to extend our sincere appreciation and recognition to you for your outstanding artistic work and many charitable efforts. We have enjoyed your work “Angel of Peace” as well as your other fine works at the Governor’s Mansion. You have done much to enrich the arts in our state.” Robert W. Gross, EdD Director of Fine Arts Academic Services in Oklahoma City Public Schools in 2002 stated: “We have a world class artist here and nobody knows it.”Michael R. Whipple changed his name to Sky Jones in 1984. In 1997 he stopped signing Sky Jones and in 2003 started signing his art Siren Bliss™. |
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