The Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) is an exciting opportunity for artists to share their work, connect with the creative community, and establish an online presence—all on a free, virtual platform! The OAR encourages artists working in all art forms, throughout Ohio and beyond,  to create a profile, which allows them to better promote themselves and their work. Being listed in the OAR provides artists with new opportunities to share their work with clients, galleries, patrons, and audiences. A listing in the OAR does not confer an endorsement, approval, or verification by the Ohio Arts Council.
For more information, contact Kathy Signorino, artist programs director, at kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov or 614-728-6140.

2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition

Deneé Jones

Artist

Bio

Deneé is a software engineer and UX designer who brings her lifelong passion for painting to every digital interface she builds. With a Master’s in Art & Technology and a B.S. in Interactive Media Design, she seamlessly blends fine-art sensibilities with user-centered development to craft interfaces that are not only beautiful but deeply accessible.

A dedicated artist, Deneé’s workspace is as likely to feature an easel and palette as it is a laptop. She draws on her skills in illustration, motion graphics, and 3D design to inform wireframes and prototypes, ensuring each interaction is intuitive and inclusive. Whether she’s sketching user personas, refining color contrast for legibility, or building voice-enabled features in an Agile environment, Deneé champions accessibility — making technology welcoming for all.

When she steps away from the screen, Deneé finds inspiration in her garden, her latest acrylic study, or the pages of a good novel. This blend of artistic curiosity and technical rigor drives her mission: to elevate everyday experiences through thoughtful design and code.

Artist Statement

I am Deneé, a painter whose work blends vibrant color, pattern, and a deep commitment to cultural experience. Each canvas is built like an inviting interface—carefully balanced, intuitively composed, and open to all viewers. Drawing inspiration from the natural rhythms of nature, culture, and overall life and the careful layering of colors, I seek to create experiences that feel both expressive and welcoming. Through subtle geometric motifs and rich textures, my art invites you to pause, explore, and connect.