‘Art gives me space where my illness doesn’t define me’

At one point in her career, artist Monica Jones feared she would have to give up painting.

However, now, as she launches a new studio space that she hopes will benefit others, her advice is never to give up on your life-long dreams.

White Willow Studio – a dedicated creative space near Baltimore designed for her own artistic practice and also for others – is something that until recently seemed like a pipe dream as the mum-of-three ran a busy household while also managing the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia, which causes chronic fatigue and pain.

Monica says that in slowing down, she has found presence. Picture: Melissa Clarke
Monica says that in slowing down, she has found presence. Picture: Melissa Clarke

Originally from Cobh, Monica, 60, lived her married life in Carrigaline and worked her career around her family.

“After art college, I worked full-time as an art teacher at second level for…

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