Meet the Instructors
Amanda Lee Jones is an award winning professional artist that has been teaching Austin's children and young adults since 2005. Many of her students win national art awards, and become professional artists themselves. Amanda has exhibited in Sotheby's NY and the MEAM Museum in Barcelona, and was a finalist in the ARC International Salon Competition, one of the most competitive and prestigious realist art contests.
Amanda believes that the foundation of a quality art education should include learning the fundamentals of realistic drawing and painting. Mastering these skills empowers the artist and gives them more artistic choices. Amanda's degree in education and extensive experience teaching children allows her to organize and present sophisticated art concepts and training in an understandable and engaging way.
If you would like to know more about the art training at Amanda Lee Jones Art Studio or schedule a "free trial" class for your child, fill out the form on this page or send an email to amanda@amandaleejones.com.
Meet the Instructors
I did not always know I wanted to be a painter. I did not even imagine this was an option. So it wasn’t until later in life, after a series of fateful events, that I found myself in a weekend art class beginning a journey that would eventually lead me to where I am today. It has been a profound and life changing experience, and I am extraordinarily blessed that not only have I found my passion, but that I am able to share it with others.
Painting is what keeps me sane. It’s my communion, my meditation, my peace. When I paint, and all is going well, the world falls away. Through intense focus on translating light and form, I am able to enter a place where time seems to stop and I am entirely in the present moment. This, above all else, is what compels me to keep coming back to the canvas.
Amanda Jones received her BS in elementary education from Texas State University, and her initial art training under Mary Watkins at 3 Muses School of Fine Arts, and subsequent training privately and in workshops with Graydon Parrish and Daniel Sprick. She taught at 3 Muses from 2005-2007, after which began teaching from her personal studio, which she continues to do today.
Amanda Lee Jones
Amanda Lee Jones is an award winning professional artist that has been teaching Austin's children and young adults since 2005. Many of her students win national art awards, and become professional artists themselves. Amanda has exhibited in Sotheby's NY and the MEAM Museum in Barcelona, and was a finalist in the ARC International Salon Competition, one of the most competitive and prestigious realist art contests.
Amanda believes that the foundation of a quality art education should include learning the fundamentals of realistic drawing and painting. Mastering these skills empowers the artist and gives them more artistic choices. Amanda's degree in education and extensive experience teaching children allows her to organize and present sophisticated art concepts and training in an understandable and engaging way.
Carley Dennis
Hi! I’m Carly Dennis. I’m an illustrator, painter, an
d educator from Austin, Texas. Drawing imaginary characters and places has always been my favorite thing to do. I grew up looking at art in lots of picture books, and creating art at school, camps, and home. I was twelve when I decided I wanted to learn about drawing and painting more realistically. I began that exciting journey in Amanda Lee Jones’ class at Three Muses, and continued training with Amanda throughout my teen years at her home studio. I majored in visual art at McCallum High School, and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Southwestern University with a BFA in Studio Art. Since then, I’ve sold my art and illustrations online, and worked at after-school, weekend, and summer art programs in Austin and Sydney, Australia.
Drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpting, and sewing all help young children develop an array of important skills, including storytelling and communication, fine motor control, and problem solving. These practices also allow for the joy of self expression and self discovery, and help to build confidence as children bring beautiful works into the world, and see their understanding and control of materials develop. It’s a joy to be a part of this process, and I am exceedingly excited to begin Toddler & Parent, Preschool, and Atelier-Prep classes with you all at Amanda Lee Jones Studio in 2021!