true07/09/2026 12:00:00 AMFor Jonathan Cross, BA ’06, the road to becoming a professional artist led him not once but twice to the University of Dallas to study. Today, Jonathan’s work is based in Joshua Tree, California; he’s best known for his ceramics and sculpture that draw from a diverse array of sources, from ancient artifacts to post apocalyptic sci-fi. Cross attributes some of his success to luck, and knowing when to act on it, as well as his education, mentorship and – of course – creativity.By Caitlin Bootsma, BA ’06Alumni StoriesFeatureFeaturesfeatured