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 His
acrylic paintings go beyond the race, though, and encompass so much
of Alaska's beauty. Jon's reputation as a storyteller through his
art is further enhanced by his art originals,
prints,
posters
and stone lithographs. Dog teams,
landscapes, wildlife, Alaskan faces from Native to newcomer, portray
an intimacy with the land and its people. He touches on history with
studies of Alaska pioneers and Native traditions and lore recording
the Alaska spirit. Public acceptance of his shared feeling through
his art has been his greatest reward. Jon was inducted into the
Iditarod Hall of Fame in 2004.
Jon
and his wife, Jona, travel extensively, gathering material and
experiences for the continuous production of art. Jona's art work
include hand-beaded earring
and necklaces , and leather
accessories including purses and gloves.
They
have a kennel
of twenty Siberian Huskies and a black cat named Dickens. Making
their home in Eagle River, Alaska allows Jon and Jona the space to
themselves in art and nature. Both inspirational and functional, the
dogs play a large part in Jon and Jona's work and everyday life.
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