STONE TOWER STUDIO
The Stone Tower Studio at Glen Echo Park is the artistic home of resident artist J. Jordan Bruns. Inside the tower, you'll discover an array of work across mediums and styles—from photorealism to surrealistic abstraction. The studio celebrates creativity and experimentation, offering a robust schedule of classes Tuesday through Friday. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, there's a class designed for every level.
- Susan O'Neill | "Arabesque: The Rhythm of Seeing" | August 7 - August 30, 2026
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"My work is less about the figure and more about the rhythm that gives the figure life.”
The dance of light and the rhythms of the human figure are the enduring inspiration for my work. Painting and drawing from life, I seek to capture those fleeting moments when light, movement, and form briefly align.
My work is an interpretation rather than a description, balancing careful observation with spontaneity. Through expressive line, luminous color, and the active presence of the white paper, I search for the essential rhythms that give a subject its life. By simplifying, selecting, and allowing the materials to speak, I hope to create work that invites viewers to pause, look deeply, and experience the beauty and vitality of a moment that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
Arabesque: The Rhythm of Seeing
On view August 7 - August 30, 2026
Opening Reception: during Art Walk: Friday, August 7, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Stone Tower Studio (Stone Tower 2 Gallery), Glen Echo Park, MarylandGalley Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
In addition to Bruns’ own work, the Stone Tower hosts bi-annual visiting artist exhibitions each May and October, featuring artists from the Art Clinic Online (ACO). ACO is a virtual platform created to spotlight artists from the DMV area and connect them with a broader audience of art enthusiasts. The program meets every other Saturday morning for one hour, offering insights into what local artists are making and the impact their work has on the community.
While the ACO typically operates online, the May and October exhibitions provide a unique opportunity to experience the artists’ work in person—and even participate in a workshop led by the featured artist.
Studio Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm or by appointment: jjordanbruns@gmail.com
Chautauqua Tower 2nd and 3rd floors
If classes are in session, visitors are still welcome to stop by.
Featuring the Artwork of:
J. Jordan Bruns - jjordanbruns@gmail.com
It's easy to register! Just click on a class title to go directly to the registration system and sign up.
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