“From the depths of my heart I have to say that it was a pleasure to view your art and to experience your gallery where your spirit and intention are very clearly felt.
I enjoyed taking in every piece, and every detail that you placed next to your artwork. Your work reiterated the importance of working with intuition and the difference that makes. ”
Sam
“Your passion is evident, not only in your artwork, but in the time you spend with those who enter your galleries. We are very grateful for what you do and what you share.”
Christine & Skip, Asheville, NC
“Feel the Colors” should be your motto, as your passion comes through with each piece, and I smile. I have been accused of not smiling; so your art is inspirational.
Sparky, Ireland
“I had the pleasure of visiting your gallery while on my first trip to Asheville a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t stop talking about it since! Your work is astounding and it’s truly an inspiration to myself and other artists alike to see the passion and dedication through decades of work by a lifelong artist on display in person.”
Joe, Virginia Beach
“I am so excited about these electrifying flowers and their dancing aliveness and inner lightness ….
I hear them saying ~ thank you”
Cynthia, Brevard, NC
“However Majestic Sky #29 makes me feel so content. I look at it and smile. I really can’t put into words how it makes me feel having it hanging on my wall. I’ve never felt this way about a work of art. It’s really strange because it was “love at first sight” the moment I saw it when I came into the gallery. ”
JVW
“I just want you to know how much joy your work has brought me. After a difficult day I come home and just spend a few minutes looking at the paintings. I am moved by the colors and the excitement. Your work provides both a kind of serenity and an energy all at the same time. Thank you for enriching our home and our lives. I must say that part of the satisfaction we feel from owning these paintings is that they remind us of you. We are grateful for the time you take to explain your work and share your passion.”
Dr. Hal M. Lewis, Chicago, IL
“I just noticed your work on YouTube,..and couldn’t get enough…I too am an artist, and you make me want to pump up the volume, grab brushes and paint..!! Just had to tell you..thanks so much for sharing.”
Debra Blades, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
“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
“It is difficult to describe the expressions on some faces when the people come into my office (probably expecting a somewhat more staid environment, given my dark pinstriped suit) and see the bent-wood wall construction that hangs on my wall, above the Victorian sofa. I have witnessed unannounced smiles, which is exactly what I want – the client’s recognition that there is something more in life than the problem for which she or he sits before the attorney. Thanks, so much, for bringing that message home, every day.”
James C. Brady, Attorney at Law, Fort Lauderdale, Fl
“You are light, you are beauty, you have brought us immeasurable joy and we are truly blessed to be surrounded by your paintings. We will awaken every morning and bid adieu to each evening with the energy and life you bring to our home”
MB, Arden, NC
“I have been the owner of your work, Genesis X, since the early 80’s. I selected the piece in a small gallery in Winter Park, Florida and have enjoyed it in multiple cities and numerous residences, both contemporary and traditional. It is an amazing piece, and I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed living with it over these many years. Many thanks for your artistry.”
C.H., Atlanta, Georgia
“Just wanted to let you know that your work brings a wide smile to my face and inspires me to the Nth degree. It was an amazing pleasure to enter your space and feel the energy and vibe, and so much love. From the atmosphere to the sales people to the stellar work you produce in all mediums, your place blew my mind.”
Brenda Malloy, Gloucester, MA
“The anticipation is palpable. There is hushed excitement as the first color is laid down, its form dictated by the music,the movement, the flow. What will be borne out of the next few hours….works of art never imagined—colors meeting each other and morphing into unexplainable beauty and magic.
What Jonas teaches us as he paints is that there are no mistakes, no right, no wrong, just the pureness of letting go and the painting paints itself, having flowed from the music, passing through the soul of this immensely lovable man, onto the brush, onto the canvas. Come witness the passion and feel the excitement and energy that defines the creations of Jonas Gerard.”
MP, Arden, NC
“Your new work is spectacular. It is deeply moving and in motion and reaches the depths of consciousness and stirs up new powerful emotions. It truly sprouts like water from the earth. There is something so fluid and deeply moving about it and the motion continues on in your body and heart and soul. But there is also a great core that I feel in the new work which feels like great, powerful love. It is very potent.”
JF, Asheville, NC
“I once practiced hypnotherapy but it was you and your works who hypnotized me for those hours. What an amazing experience for myself as well as for my daughter! When we left the building and were sitting in her car she said to me: “Mom, what just happened in there?” I said: “I have no idea!” …I will see ‘Cosmic Voyage’ on my wall every day and remember the journey of awakening we all share. You surely are a COSMIC LIGHT on this journey. Thank you for your part in lighting up my life!”
Marjorie
“That generous and loving spirit that you share is a beautiful expression of the Spirit that connects us all and lets me know that I am not alone. It is so clearly in you and it simply and clearly radiates from your work to those of us fortunate enough to have experienced it. I felt alive and loved in a way that only comes from connecting with the Great Spirit that created us and is in us all. It was truly a Wow! experience for me.”
Maggie Mosteller, AL
“What a joy it is to be present with all the beauty you create. It is such an uplifting experience for me and whomever I bring.’
Arielle
“The purpose of this way of painting is to obtain the maximum amount of expression with a minimum of effort. His years of meditation have created a clear path for the fearless process of channeling creative energy.”
Dennis Ray
“Words cannot express the life meaningful experience I felt and appreciation you showed me back in April. It was more than enough to actually visit your gallery, but to spend time with me was priceless. Thanks to your inspiration I am able to release the artist within. It gave me the drive and energy to paint and let go. The music easily flows through and magic appears on the canvas.”
D.J. Urban
“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
“Abstract Expressionism is ideal for art therapy since it involves less concern with the final product and more focus on putting trust in the creative process. I doubt that Jonas Gerard has any clue how he has helped others by showing his technique on YouTube. He probably has no idea what his method is an ideal outlet for those struggling with depressionand other mood disorders and well as anxiety disorders.”
Sheila Wilson
“Sentimental Mountains”,”Shift Happens”,”Recognition V”
Now that I have had some time to spend alone with the paintings, I am seeing more in them than I realized was present at first, much more. Recognition V is really quite amazing. Many things are there awaiting discovery when the mind is better prepared for it. You meditate in order to clear your mind and get ready to paint. The beholder too needs some clarity and inner peace in order to resonate with the creation.
Douglas Wahlsten, Greensboro NC
“I’ve purchased your work since 1974. Since then, I have been through 2 husbands, millions of boyfriends, alcohol, drugs, you name it. During my crazy days I managed to lose houses, cars, boats, jewelry, clothes, and whatever money could buy. However, I am happy to say that the one thing I was able to hang onto was my Jonas Gerard painting and my Sanity! What else does a girl need!!”
Marta M., Waynesville, NC
“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. I also enjoyed being able to touch everything!”
Francesca Signorelli, Vero Beach, 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
“We use “doodling” to have patients reach the sensation levels, the level where words fail to express the process. In your YouTube videos, I believe I can observe that you connect deeply with that level and express from that place. No fear, just trust in who you are and what comes out in front of everyone’s eyes. Truly in that place judgment ceases to be able to grab a hold of you or your art… perhaps showing people through your art that there are these very deep levels is how you bring joy, healing and trust in the universe to those around you”
Claudia Patton, PD Homeopathy, UK, Eugene OR.
“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
“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
“I have never had so many positive reactions from friends/family as I have from your painting. Your work expresses so much joy and positive energy and just makes people (including me!) feel good. It was a pleasure meeting you and discovering the magic of your art.”
Melanie Kearns
“Thank you for your time and, more 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
“We love our paintings! You have truly made a profound difference in our home. In literature, one speaks of the voice of the author but I know that I can hear your voice in these paintings. Your art simultaneously conveys warmth, power, confidence and hope. What else could one want in his home?”
Mark Fleisher, Jacksonville, 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
“I think your art and your soul is going to be a path in my life that I needed to get to where I need to be. Thank you for being you and doing what you do. You are my inspiration and I’m sure an inspiration to many around the world.”
Sundee Vandiver, Olympia, WA
“I first experienced the magic of Jonas Gerard at the advice of a friend who knew I loved abstract art. I was in a deep depression at the time. Being desperate, and curious to see his work at such a strong recommendation, I went to his studio. I was immediately transformed into another world. A world of vibrance and color. I couldn’t help but be swept away by it. I spent quite a bit of time there. Something transformed inside of me. I immediately got a sense of purpose, to express myself on canvas. His spark moved through me and I got a renewed interest in painting again. I started painting every day, and made hundreds of pieces. Jonas has become my personal hero. I have had the immense pleasure of talking to him about his work. At least every month, and on days where I am feeling down, I go to his studio. The works are changed out so frequently that each time is a new experience. In a way, Jonas has saved my life. Or at least created a new life inside me. I will forever be grateful to him. His works are on display at the restaurant where I work – Stovetrotters – and now I get to start my day surrounded by the beauty he has created. I consider it a special gift and it always lifts my spirits!”
Celeste Heery, Candler, NC
Poems to Jonas
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
A moment of a man, who in solitude he stands
His soul, it shown. A part of the unknown.
Out on the wall, his canvas, it bore all.
I could picture it all. See the wind and the skies.
This song, woven amidst the sway of time.
An echo, a gift, alone and adrift, for in memory
I sit. The line, it blurs, and reality returns.
These words I write, no clarity in sight.
In time, I know, I will smile, I will grow.
But never to forget, that moment, my visit.
Christopher Henry-Blair
A moment, a man
Divinity, and then
Silence, harsh reality
A solitudal drive
This moment in time
The spark of madness, divinity
His presence a part of mine
The canvas, a soul, of this I can’t let go
The painter extraordinaire
Christopher Henry-Blair
LIVING ART
Into the uncertain abyss,
Hurled with the speed of lightening
Cosmic colors fly
on canvas.
Creating dreams
Living Imaginations
Miracles of Heart
Touching my Soul.
Inner orbs of rising vibrations
Reflecting the brilliant creation
Radiating my depths
to New and Abundant Life
NOW!
Arielle Noble Bahmueller