Where Are the Good Catholic Artists? w/ Timothy Jones

Good art is essential not only for selling books, but for uplifting the soul to God, and in today’s episode we talk to one of the best modern Catholic artists—Timothy Jones. Get Your Copy of: In Defense of Sanity: https://ignatius.com/in-defense-of-sanity-idsp/?searchid=0&search_query=in+defense+of+sanity Tales From Wakken Wood: https://ignatius.com/tales-from-wakken-wood-twawp/?searchid=0&search_query=woos Catholic Home Gallery: https://ignatius.com/catholic-home-gallery-chgx/?searchid=0&search_query=catholic+home+gallery John Herreid sits down with his friend, Timothy Jones, to discuss creating Catholic art, developing book covers, and teaching art to the youth. Everyone recognizes the importance of art, but few see the process of developing truly beautiful and inspiring art. Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the creative and teaching process of developing art, specifically Catholic art, in the 21st century. Visit Timothy’s website: https://www.timothyjonesfineart.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal 0:00 Designing a Great Book Cover with Artist and Illustrator Timothy Jones 4:36 Painting G.K. Chesterton for “In Defense of Sanity” 10:54 The Catholic Home Gallery: Some of Timothy’s Marian Art 17:46 The Process of Creating Book Covers 24:37 New Projects and Aspirations 27:27 Timothy’s Artistic Journey Begins 32:18 Learning and Teaching Art: The Myth of the Creative Genius 37:35 How to Teach Art 45:06 What Would You Change in Art Education?