Mediums

Natural stone is the palate to layer and infuse iconic imagery in This process creates an effigy effect on the stone, allowing one to view the pieces as something "left behind" from the past. The carvings and notch work, while infusing natural fibers and organic mediums, add depth to each piece. This is the texture is known for. 

The process entails: 

• Shaping of a specific slate stone slab 
• Layering imagery with an emulsified solution 
• Acrylic highlights 
• Etched design esthetic 

Canvas is widely used in Eric Jon's original hanging pieces allowing an image to take on texture, giving life to the pallet. He uses a variety of objects to apply texture to both raw canvases and also hand-painted canvases. Eric Jon's abstracts utilize hand-painted canvases that are placed on top of a textured canvas. "My objective is always to stimulate both sight and touch," he says. 

Eric Jon's primary pallet is wood. The endless ability to carve and bring out dimensional textures is the signature of his work. He utilizes several mediums to create an original entail emulsified paper, embedded fibers, and various textured mediums, contributing to the originality of his compositions. 

Eric Jon's frames become a part of the composition of the original work. Eric Jon utilizes different techniques when creating these one-of-a-kind frames. 

Stained / Carved 

Acrylic paint massaged into the wood allows for a stained effect 

Heat Treated / Acrylic 

Multiple layers of acrylic paint cured by heat allow for a distressed aesthetic, adding dimension.  

Carved / Stencil 

Making use of a frame with hand-carved patterns on top of the stencil gives a multi-dimension effect.  

Fabric Inlay 

Layered fabric inlay using galvanized nails.