Sheri Jones Daily Painting Journal

Monday, June 27, 2011

Ford Workhorse by Sheri Jones

Ford Work Horse by Sheri Jones

24x24 oil on canvas

This old truck sits on a ranch down the road from where I live. I love the history and character in old trucks. This one really struck me with it's rich color and patina. Painting this in a larger format was a joy.

This painting is Sold

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Scooter Rentals by Sheri Jones

11x14 oil on canvas

I discovered this scene in Glen Rose, Texas. I went to participate in the Paint the Glen paint out last month. I passed this nursery/scooter rental on my way home after the event. I didn't stop to paint there, but I did make a quick U-turn to take some photos. I found many inspirational painting opportunities in this small town. I plan to return there to paint in the near future. This is availalbe for purchase $150.00

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Hollyhocks and Yarrow by Sheri Jones

10x8 oil on canvas

This was a painting I created at the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth this week. I meet some friends there that had been painting all morning. I got there around 10 in the morning, just before it warmed up. I liked combining the distant landscape with the blooming flowers. It was a good day. This is available for purchase. $100.00

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Hydrangea's by Sheri Jones

10x8 oil on canvas

I created this in the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth. I just love zipping over at lunch and painting in the park. It was a beautiful spring day with a lot of folks out. The Hydrangea's were in full bloom and calling my name. I had been over the day before searching for some inspiration. I took a lot of photos and will probably create this on a larger scale. I painted this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for purchase. $125.00

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Citrus by Sheri Jones

12x16 oil on canvas

I painted this in the studio in front of a sunny window. The sliced oranges seem to glow with the sun shining through them. Adding the blue cloth and vase provided a nice contrast. It is available for purchase. $175.00

Friday, June 17, 2011

Iris Celebration by Sheri Jones

20x16 oil on canvas

I created this for a show I am having at the Garden's Restaurant in Ft. Worth next month. The restaurant is within the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens and is a popular place to eat. Gardens themes are encourgaged and that is right up my alley. This was inspired from a plein air piece I did there. This is available for purchase through Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Green Pitcher by Sheri Jones

12x12 oil on canvas

I painted this on a canvas that I had previously built a lot of texture on. Between that and painting this with a palette knife it is filled with lots of interesting texture. I loved the process of piling and pushing the paint around. This is available for purchase. $150.00

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Lake Granbury Boat Dock by Sheri Jones

14x7 oil on canvas

I created this to submit to DPW painting challenge, "The Outside Your Window Challenge." This is my view from my living room window. I have always thought there was a painting there and this was a good reason to give it a try. It was a lot of fun to paint. This is availalble for purchase. $150.00

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Marty's Tractor by Sheri Jones

8x10 oil on Raymar canvas panel

I painted this at Marianne and Marty's place in Acton, Texas. Marianne is a fellow plein air artist and invited a group of us out to paint. This was the first thing I saw and the most colorful. The property is pretty new and Marty has used this old tractor to clear the land. You can tell it is his pride and joy. They have worked hard to create a great get away and wonderful place to paint.

This is available for purchase. - $125.00

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Garden Glads by Sheri Jones

14x7 oil on canvas

Flowers have always been an inspiration to paint for me. I garden and am familar with their structure. I love color and they provide a wide variety. I painted these in my garden alla prima and loved every minute of it. This painting is available for purchase. $125.00

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Sun Dipped by Sheri Jones

20x16 oil on canvas

Sunflowers are such a fun flower to paint with all the rich color. These had the morning sun shining on them and they seemed to glow. I have a feeling this is a warm up to more sunflowers. I have them growing in my garden and know more will be blooming soon. I painted this with a palette knife and lots of paint. This is available for purchase $250.00
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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Dirk's GMC by Sheri Jones

9 x 12 Raymar canvas panel

This was the 5th painting I created during the Paint Historic Waxahachie. On my last day I drove through the streets of Waxahacie looking for inspiration. I searched for a while and just wasn't finding anything that I wanted to paint. That is until I saw this truck. It had a nice patina and the color was a good contrast to the house behind it. I love these old trucks. They are filled with such character and come from another time. It was a fun challenge. This painting Sold

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Yellow Shack by Sheri Jones

9 x 12 oil on Raymar canvas panet

I painted this during the Paint Historic Waxahachie paint out this week. I started it on Monday and didn't quite finish it. I went back today around the same time and the shadows were the same. It was easy to get back into in and finish it up. It was getting close to 100 degrees outside, so I worked quickly. Plus all paintings had to be turned in by 2:00 pm. They are now on display at Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner park in Waxahachie. They will be on display there until Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. This painting is for sale $150.00

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Waxahachie Waterlilies by Sheri Jones

14x7 oil on canvas

I painted this during the Paint Historic Waxahachie paint out this week. After participating in this event several times I am discovering some of the hidden spots. A private garden off Main street is one of them. It is shaded and a nice place to spend the afternoon. Water gardens, pathways, out buildings and a wide variety of garden flowers are a welcome site on a hot and sunny day.

This painting will be on displayed at the Ellis County Art Association and Museum, 501 W. Main, Waxahachie, Texas. All the artwork created during the week will be moved over to Chatauqua Auditorium, Friday, June 3rd and will be on display there until Sunday, June 6, 10 - 4.

This painting is now on display at Rising Stars art Gallery, Mineral Wells, Texas