Monday, July 30, 2012

Ten Minute Lemons by Sheri Jones

Ten Minute Lemons
11 x14 oil on canvas

I set the time for each lemon and stopped after 10 minutes.  Exercises like this teach you to work quickly, observe and record only the essentials.  You should try it sometime, it is a fun exercise.  I did have my paints premixed and ready to go before setting the timer. I did it over the course of several days too. Lemons keep nicely in the fridge.This is available for purchase. $150.00
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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Rainbow Boots, Palette Knife painting by Sheri Jones

Rainbow Boots
11x14 oil on canvas
I love going to the mart and seeing the variety of rubber boots for sale. They are ever changing in color and they way they are displayed.  Expect to see more of the colorful repeating shapes.
I painted this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Summer Hydrangeas by Sheri Jones

Summer Hydrangeas 
8x10 oil on canvas

This was painted in the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens yesterday morning. I met up with "The Doug Club" and about 10 other artist. 
  I used water based oil paints and a really limited palette.  I could not mix the right pink, so I  introduced a magenta  for the flowers.  I am limiting my palette and switching to water based paints in anticipation of a trip to Italy. The combination of both made this painting a real challenge. I did paint it with a palette knife and that was familiar. This is available for purchase. $200.00
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Garden Spider by Sheri Jones

Garden Spider
12x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This spider makes an appearance in my garden every year. They are huge and spin a mighty tough web.  They eat a lot of bugs too and that is a good thing.  I painted this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. 
This is available for purchase. $200.00
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Sunday, July 22, 2012

Butterfly in the Garden by Sheri Jones

Butterfly in the Garden 
12x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This was inspired from a photo I took in my garden. The flowers are a natural attraction for butterflies.
The pink flowers are cashmere bouquet and a perennial that returns every year. Just like the beautiful butterfly. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This is available for purchase.  
$200.00
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Friday, July 20, 2012

Tipsy by Sheri Jones

Tipsy 
14x11 oil on Raymar canvas panel
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I liked the odd angle of these wine bottles in a photo and knew I wanted to paint it. The bright colorful labels were a bonus.  It was fun to paint and makes me feel tipsy. It was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.  
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Slegeloop Sunrise by Sheri Jones

Sledgeloop Sunrise 
11x14 oil on canvas
I painted this from a field study I did in an area outside of Ft. Worth. It's a location I discovered when looking for wildflowers. I have returned often and love it at sunrise.  I painted this with a palette knife.
This is available for purchase. $300.00
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Summer Sunflowers by Sheri Jones

Summer Sunflowers
14x11 Acrylic on canvas

I painted this as a demo in my art class last Thursday. I brought the sunflowers in and we all painted from them. You can't help but love their bright happy faces.  
This is available for purchase. $300.00
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Palo Dura Color by Sheri Jones

Palo Dura Color 
16x20 oil on canvas

This is my 1st demo I painted yesterday at my workshop at Dutch Art Gallery.
My 4 step process
My 2nd demo with owner of Dutch Art Gallery
Pam Massar
Marty-her very first time ever to paint! She did great.
These two keep were great fun.
Susan proved to be a pretty good painter.
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This is Nancy Standlee's painting. She provideded the photos too. Thank you Nancy.
Sheri, Ann and Dee

My painting is available of purchase. $500.00
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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Sunset from Comanche Peak by Sheri Jones

Sunset over Comanche Peak
6x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel

I painted this from Comanche Peak on a beautiful Saturday evening. Comanche Peak is the highest spot around in Granbury.  My husband has a new camera and wanted to try it out. I painted and he set up his camera on the tripod while we watched the sun set.  
Our Saturday night out on the town!
This is available for purchase. $75.00
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Sun Up along the Brazos by Sheri Jones

Sun Up Along the Brazos
16x20 oil on canvas

I painted this today for the Pecan Plantation Art Guild in Granbury.  It was a good group that watched it this develop. I used a palette knife for the demo.  I did work on it when I got home and added a bit more to it.  It was a fun day!
This is available for purchase. $500.00
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I still have a few spots left in my workshop at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas this Saturday, July 14, 2012.

In this workshop we will explore the use of a palette knife when developing a landscape painting. There will be demonstrations and plenty of individual attention.
Beginner to advanced-Class size limited to 10 students.
Click here for supply list. www.artistsoftexas.org/sherijones
Contact Pam at the Dutch Art Gallery to reserve your spot today.
Classes are from 9:30 - 4:30. Bring a lunch or you can visit a nearby Subway, Italian Restaurant or coffee shop for our noon break.
www.dutchartusa.com 214-348-7350

Monday, July 9, 2012

My Lake View by Sheri Jones

My Lake View 
8x10 oil on Raymar canvas panel

I painted this from the banks of the lake at the marina in Granbury. The sun was starting to rise creating warm light. I met my friend Joyce Thomas there. We enjoyed a morning of painting outside in a refreshing location. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.
This is available for purchase.
$200.00
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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Cool Morning by Sheri Jones

Cool Morning 
9x12 oil on ray mar canvas panel

This is a from a spot overlooking Benbrook Lake. I have been driving by this location for months wanting to paint here. The timing has never been right so I finally took some photos. I painted this in the studio and enjoyed painting the clouds. This cool scene is just what we need during the hot days of summer.
This is available for purchase. 
$250.00
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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Palo Dura Canyon Diptych

Palo Dura Canyon Diptych
14x22 oil on canvas

I wanted play around with painting on two canvases on a small scale before tackling a large scale diptych.  I used a small study I painted at Palo Dura Canyon. This is in the panhandle or northern portion of Texas and a beautiful place to visit. This painting is available for purchase. 
$350.00
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Stars and Stripes by Sheri Jones

Stars and Stripes 
12x12 oil on canvas

In honor of the 4th of July and celebrating this 
country's birthday.
Enjoy the holiday!
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Monday, July 2, 2012

Sunset Drive by Sheri Jones

Sunset Drive
14x11 oil on canvas

I painted this in the studio from a plein air painting.  I love the reflection of the sun on the road and how it fades to the distance and disappear beyond the bend. I created this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This is available for purchase. $300.00
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Come paint a Texas landscape with me
at Dutch Art Gallery

***I'm excited to announce a one day workshop  on July 14, 2012.
In this workshop we will explore the use of a palette knife when developing a landscape painting. There will be demonstrations and plenty of individual attention.
Beginner to advanced-Class size limited to 10 students.
Click here for supply list. www.artistsoftexas.org/sherijones
Contact Pam at the Dutch Art Gallery to reserve your spot today.
Classes are from 9:30 - 4:30. Bring a lunch or you can visit a nearby Subway, Italian Restaurant or coffee shop for our noon break.
www.dutchartusa.com 214-348-7350