Maria Reyes-Jones, American, b. 1962, currently resides in Longwood, Florida. She holds a Masters Degree in Fine Art from Florida State University and has been the recipient of numerous First Place Awards and Honors from National Exhibitions. Her series of works include "Scenes from the Road" inspired by the many road trips she takes now and while growing up in a military family; and on a more humorous note are the paintings from the "Dog and Cat Series"--inspired by her love of animals, especially her own four dogs and two cats. The "Palm" trees of her home State were the inspirations for a group of paintings based upon the many moods of her favorite tree. Her "Other" series is of an even more personal nature. These paintings involve a layering of surface and image to create a complex and often ambiguous meaning. "They have a little bit of mystery in them--questions unanswered--leaving space for the viewer to enter and respond from their own life experience".