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Grandma Jones Unlikely Vermont Painter Captures Hearts

Eva Ellonen Jones of Bondville, a self taught artist who began painting 15 years ago after leaving home to raise seven siblings, prepares for a two day one man show at the Grange Hall July 2 3. Despite poverty and schooling only to fifth grade she paints late at night under a bare bulb and uses salvaged materials turning life’s hardships into art.