Anne married her high school sweetheart, Christopher Jones, and they had five children and enjoyed 36 years together. She retired from doing shows in 2011, and began researching how to form a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization to provide free portraits to those who have lost a loved one.
Two months after deciding to begin a nonprofit, her closest sister was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and after a 5 1/2 month battle, she passed away on March 17, 2012. May 8th of that same year, Anne’s mother passed away after surviving pancreatic cancer for over 20 years. Just one week later, May 19th, Anne’s beloved Christopher died very unexpectedly and did not wake up on their son’s wedding day. In 60 days, she had lost the three people who knew her best and were her greatest supporters.
Anne’s faith in God has sustained her, and given her the strength and motivation to help others suffering from loss with her artwork. Shortly after Chris’ death, Face to Face Fine Art launched. Since 2013, the organization has provided over 250 portraits to folks who have lost a loved one suddenly, unexpectedly or tragically. Many of the subjects were children, and Anne was extremely grateful that she had not lost a child. In February of 2019, her 37 year old daughter, Leah, died of acute fentanyl poisoning. Now Anne lives in Zionsville, Indiana, where she is guardian for her granddaughter- Leah’s teenage daughter.
Face to Face Fine Art receives many requests for portraits of overdose victims and Anne has become an advocate for families suffering from fentanyl and opioid addiction and loss as well as sudden, unexpected and tragic losses. She prays over each portrait as she works, and asks God to make each one a source of comfort and happy memories. The goal is to provide a lasting memorial that commemorates the life of the deceased and keeps their memory alive for generations to come.
Industry
Fine Art
DOB
08/29/2024
Published Works
“Balm for the Heart: My Journey Through Loss and Bereavement” Available through Amazon. 2019
Interests
Follower of Christ - active member of the Catholic Church
Obtain more grants and sponsorships to provide even more portraits
Generate more interest and participation in our mission, thereby increasing donations.
fine art
portraits of the deceased
non profit
Creating free, hand-painted portraits for individuals who have lost loved ones due to sudden, unexpected, or tragic death.
Anne has been doing portraits since the age of 12. She graduated suma cum laude from Clay High School in South Bend, Indiana and attended John Herron School of Art (IUPUI) in Indianapolis. Anne studied under renowned Austrian portrait artist and illustrator, Alice Schlesinger, and when Alice retired, Anne began teaching classes in pastel portraiture. For 10 years, she practiced portraiture at art shows, craft shows, festivals and other events- 46 weekends per year, taking orders and doing thousands of subjects and honing her artistic skills.
2022 Angels of Grace Award- Angel Gabriel Award - Sisters of St. Benedict
2016 Face to Face Fine Art organized a “Pilgrimage of Mercy” to the Holy Land, and had the honor presenting 18 portraits to families of Israelis and Palestinians who had lost someone in the conflict there.
Anne married her high school sweetheart, Christopher Jones, and they had five children and enjoyed 36 years together. She retired from doing shows in 2011, and began researching how to form a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization to provide free portraits to those who have lost a loved one.
Two months after deciding to begin a nonprofit, her closest sister was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and after a 5 1/2 month battle, she passed away on March 17, 2012. May 8th of that same year, Anne’s mother passed away after surviving pancreatic cancer for over 20 years. Just one week later, May 19th, Anne’s beloved Christopher died very unexpectedly and did not wake up on their son’s wedding day. In 60 days, she had lost the three people who knew her best and were her greatest supporters.
Anne’s faith in God has sustained her, and given her the strength and motivation to help others suffering from loss with her artwork. Shortly after Chris’ death, Face to Face Fine Art launched. Since 2013, the organization has provided over 250 portraits to folks who have lost a loved one suddenly, unexpectedly or tragically. Many of the subjects were children, and Anne was extremely grateful that she had not lost a child. In February of 2019, her 37 year old daughter, Leah, died of acute fentanyl poisoning. Now Anne lives in Zionsville, Indiana, where she is guardian for her granddaughter- Leah’s teenage daughter.
Face to Face Fine Art receives many requests for portraits of overdose victims and Anne has become an advocate for families suffering from fentanyl and opioid addiction and loss as well as sudden, unexpected and tragic losses. She prays over each portrait as she works, and asks God to make each one a source of comfort and happy memories. The goal is to provide a lasting memorial that commemorates the life of the deceased and keeps their memory alive for generations to come.
