This page is a collection of personal responses from those who have experienced Jonas' work.

 

"He makes it come together beautifully," said Tami Summerour, of Old Fort. "It's just so exciting...The colors are just so alive." For Keith Aitken, Gerard is someone who's "got it all figured out." "He doesn't have that persona of someone who's well-known, he's just a people-person," said Aitken, who recently worked with Gerard on a Riverlink fundraiser.

Asheville Citizen Times, Nov. 21, 2007

"As time has gone by, we have really begun to gain a greater understanding of what your paintings bring and what they are. The essence of your work seems to actually be within the painting itself. Somehow, you seem to have been able to convey the very Source of creative power and energy directly onto your canvas. It is not a description of that Source, it IS the very Source! I believe that is why your art has such an incredible ability to transform, to emanate and to radiate."

Laura Grindle, Columbus, OH

"Your abstracts are what I really feel a connection with. I feel a sense of childlike playfulness in your paintings which is what I think art should ultimately be - childlike play. The colors, the shapes, the way it all comes together is absolutely beautiful. Seeing your paintings yesterday was a fabulous sensory experience. And to be able to touch everything!"

Francesca Signorelli, Vero Beach, FL

An explosion of colors.............
They dance many dances.
They sing many songs.
They inspire like a highwire act,
These paintings of Jonas Gerard.

I gasp at the magic of risk,
The beauty of spirit movement.
All this on canvas.
Is it possible as I cry
tears from the heart
as the painting and I become one
in gratitude for all that is life?

I hear you, feel you,
I embrace the Art
and walk away changed.
A closer walk with the heart
A joyful walk with the spirit.

Jeanne Reynolds, Asheville, NC

I resonate so clearly with everything you do. From the spontaneous, energetic movement of your work...to the music you played to inspire you...to the eclectic mix of textures and materials, and bold use of colors. Found objects is another personal favorite of mine. Thank you again for sharing your art, your inspiration, and your passion with me."

Jan Jones, Plantation, FL

Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy the work that was purchased. It is just amazing! Each day I find something new or another expression. I looked very long and hard for the right piece, but yours only took a matter of minutes for me to realize it was perfect.

Tim Over, Chicago, IL

"Jonas, we have received our painting "Love Conquers All". It is even
more stunning in reality and is the talk of the town."

Linda Ward, Marietta, OH

"Your art is alive and vibrating the very essence of true Creation. And I believe that essence is
what all people can recognize and are drawn to, when we take a moment to consider it."

Laura Grindle, Columbus, OH

"We truly had a unique and fabulous experience with you bringing yourself, your art and your expertise to our home. Just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying our purchases and it was wonderful to see them on your website. Thank-you for leaving us with some pieces of your self expression."

Marjorie and Allan Feliu, Miami, FL

"Thank you for your time and, importantly, your talent. Every time I walk by your picture in our entry or stand in our Florida room and gaze at the piece hanging on our wall, I am so thankful that we took the plunge and became art owners -- the pieces are nothing short of spectacular and we couldn't be more thrilled with our choices."

Anna Maltzman, Coral Gables, FL

"...moments captured not with form but with color, with unbounded emotion. Hues immersed in raw feeling, in truth. The world is a better place, brighter, more true, more beautiful for the sharing of your vision."

Darby Hayes, Miami, FL

"We hung your painting right away. It truly beckons me...in the morning and in the evening, with its coolness and warmth, smoothness and sandiness. The integration of the elements are delightfully, transcendentally
depicted--earth, fire, air and water--into One."

S.L., Naples, FL

"We hung them as soon as we got back. The art is really spectacular and ties our whole
living area together in a very pleasing way."

Bill Petry, Delray Beach, FL

"Some artists paint from the intellect. Some paint from the heart. Jonas Gerard does more
than that; he paints from the soul."

Joanna S., Hazelwood, NC