Count Jonathan Von Baumann

Jonathan was born in Dungarvan,Co.Waterford in 1974.

He worked in his families jewellery store learning about diffrent gemstones,design techniques and colour setting appraisal. Later he studied at The Mallow College of Fashion & Design, concentrating on embroidered and beaded tailoring, along with abstract art. He soon developed the use of beads and crystals as an art medium, applying them along with plaster relief work, gold leaf and acrylic paint to create unique and jewelled art pieces. He spent many years traveling and observing artistic methods and local skills from diffrent cultures around the world. In 2003 he moved to the rural surrounds of Delvin, Co.Westmeath to focus his attention to his art. He is currently working on pieces for an exhibition.