About Us

Gillian Jones Designs consists of me, my trusty virtual assistant Hannah, and my studio dog, Togi! 

I have a background in engineering, having studied Manufacturing Engineering & Management at Nottingham University and then a PhD looking into how small companies introduce new products. I worked as an engineer for Cyanamid, Rolls-Royce Aerospace and IBM UK Laboratories. 

I had a bit of an early mid-life crisis and joined the Royal Navy at 30 as an Engineering & Training Management Officer, colloquially known as a Schoolie. During this I spent time at BRNC Dartmouth, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Ocean and HMS Sultan.

I loved my time in the RN, but I decided to take a career break to raise my two sons. My initial aspiration was to join the RN Reserves or teach maths at secondary school (possibly both!) but my health had different ideas.

Needing a flexible but fulfilling job, I made one for myself. I drew on my lifelong interest in art and combined it with my engineering and military knowledge to create Gillian Jones Designs.

Photograph of Gillian using an inhaler. The inhaler has a Union Flag cover!

In my spare time, I have rediscovered a love for painting, particularly of dogs!  I also play the cello and am currently learning a piece I have wanted to play since I was 15, Kol Nidrei. It is worth a listen! You can do so on iTunes here: Kol Nidrei played by Jacqueline du Pre 

Acrylic painting of black terrier dog

 

I am very proud to be a partner of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and donate 5% from each Royal Navy themed print, along with prints for raffles and other events. 

You can e-mail me on gillian@gillianjonesdesigns.com or phone 02392 984415.