The Story Behind Earth Tones

I’m Jono Gilbert—an artist, photographer, and adventurer with a deep curiosity about life and what it means to be human. From a young age, I’ve been drawn to intimate moments in nature—places that invite quiet reflection and questioning, and that feel whole simply by being experienced.

My creative journey began early through acrylic landscape painting, as I sought to depict places that held personal meaning and emotional weight. Over time, my practice has evolved into a deeper fascination with light—how it moves through a landscape, how briefly it exists, and how essential it is in creating a sense of awe, intensity, and presence. These fleeting moments of light are what I’m continually drawn to recreate, as they mirror the impermanence and beauty of our own lived experience.

More recently, I have begun to integrate my mindfulness and meditation practice into how I create and live. Mindfulness helps me soften my ego and explore a deeper understanding of who I am beneath surface identity. From this integration, I developed my Mindful Creativity Workshops - spaces designed to encourage presence, self-inquiry, and a deeper connection to both our creative expression and inner landscape.

Jono Gilbert

Painter, photographer, traveller