About The Source
The Artist
Jonathan Alan Crum Shelton was born in 1972 on The Farm in
Summertown, Tn.  The Farm was a  "hippie commune" that grew
to over 1500 members, prospering, and building a graceful lifestyle
based on  spiritual exploration and sustainability.  Jonathan left
The Farm at the age of nine, but kept his artistic nature rooted
deeply in the 1700 acres of rich woodlands where he spent his
childhood exploring our natural world.  Always a keen observer of
the wonders of nature, Jonathan has developed a unique eye for
seeing the intricacies in the fabric of life that surrounds us.

Jonathan moved to the mountains of North Carolina to attend
Appalachian State University in 1990.  The beauty and
inspiration of these ancient mountains captured his soul and has
kept him here to this day.  Though Jonathan has made his roots
in the Appalachian Mountains, he considers the world his home
and has traveled throughout the US, South East Asia,
Europe, the UK, Ireland, and the Caribbean.  The sights,
inspirations, and experiences in Jonathan's life have all come
together to create the unique flair of The Source.

Today, Jonathan works harder than ever, and is lovingly
supported by his wife Kelly-Ann and his twin girls Naia Isabella
and Cerelia Sophia.  Jonathan and his art can be found at many
festivals in the Southeast during the summer months, and of
course you can always find us here.  
Click here  for upcoming festivals and events.