Monday, January 30, 2012

Snapdragon Garden by Sheri Jones

Snapdragon Garden by Sheri Jones
10x8 oil on canvas
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This was inspired from a painting trip to the Ft Worth Botanical gardens last year. I used photos to paint this study. I wanted to paint it on a small scale before painting on a larger format.  It was a fun way to spend my Sunday afternoon.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Bright New Day by Sheri Jones

Bright New Day
10x8 oil on canvas

I painted this as a study  to recreate on a larger scale.   I study the sun rising and setting five days a week and never tire of it. Every one of them are different and have a wide range of color and light.  I enjoy trying to capture this marvel. This is available for purchase $200.00
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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Lake Granbury Beach by Sheri Jones

Lake Granbury Beach 
24 x 30 oil on canvas
I created this from a study as a request from a collector.  She saw it here and asked me to recreate it. The original was 7x14 and posted  November 2011. It was a challenge to enlarge it on a different scale.  But still loads of fun.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Old Studebaker by Sheri Jones

Old Studebaker by Sheri Jones
11x14 oil on canvas
I love traveling the back roads and finding new painting ideas.  I found this old truck on Hwy 80 in Weatherford. The guy has a collection of Studebakers and this one was my favorite. I had to stop and check it out.  This is available for purchase. $300.00
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

View from the Point by Sheri Jones


View from the Point by Sheri Jones
7x14 oil on canvas

My friend Joyce Thomas and I painted at Decordova Dam Park today and were very excited to see visitors.
There were tons of pelicans on the beach when we arrived. They were joined by buzzards, seagulls, Canadian geese and ducks. It turned into a pretty day, but there are wind gust up to 50 miles per hour.  This is available for purchase - $225.00
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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Pecan Sunrise by Sheri Jones

Pecan Sunrise by Sheri Jones
16x20
I painted this in the studio from a small field study.  The river in Pecan Plantation is one of my favorite places to paint and always an inspiration.  It's a nice way to spend the day.  Painting this was a fond reminder of time spent here. This available for purchase. $500.00
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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Lake Granbury Park by Sheri Jones

Lake Granbury Park by Sheri Jones
8x10 oil on canvas

  I was drawn to the nice shadows the trees were casting.  This is at a park near the dam on Lake Granbury.   This was our playground when we first starting visiting the lake.  It was nice to spend time here painting. The weather was picture perfect.
It is available for purchase. $200.00
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Winter Color by Sheri Jones

Winter Color by Sheri Jones
8x10 oil on canvas

I painted this from the park at the dam on Lake Granbury. This view is opposite of the lake and caught my eye.   I was excited about painting here and the colorful paint is a result.  It was a nice day with highs in the seventies.   This was painted with a palette knife. It is available for purchase.  $200.00
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Sunday, January 15, 2012

House on the Point By Sheri Jones

House on the Point by Sheri Jones
12x9 oil on canvas

I painted this yesterday at a park on Lake Granbury. It is located at the dam and turned into a great place to paint.  We used to launch our boat from this park and came here often.  I always admired this house with it's huge yard and beautiful landscape.  I have photographed the area, but never painted there before.  I hope to return soon. This is available for purchase. $250.00
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Edwards Crossing by Sheri Jones

Edward's Crossing by Sheri Jones
24x24 oil on canvas

This is on a country road that runs along the Paluxy River outside of Glen Rose, Texas.  I painted here during a workshop with Olivette Hubler.  This is from a smaller version of the painting I did in her class.  I love to take a field study and recreate it on a larger canvas. 
This is available for purchase$500.00. The smaller version is available for purchase at CFAI

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Early Entertainment by Sheri Jones

Early Entertainment by Sheri Jones
12x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas
I have the joy of seeing the sun come up almost everyday. It is always entertaining and constantly changing. This beautiful sunrise is at a park in Benbrook, Texas and on my drive into work. 
This is available for purchase. $150.00
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Monday, January 9, 2012

January Morning by Sheri Jones

January Morning
8x10 oil on canvas
This was created at Pecan Plantation in Granbury. We were standing on an old bridge that has great views of the Brazos River below.  The early morning started out cloudy, but by the time we got here the sun was out and the temperatures were in the high 60's.  It felt great to be outside painting again.
This is available for purchase at CFAI .$200.00
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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Skyview of the Brazos by Sheri Jones

Skyview of the Brazos 
9x12 oil on raymar canvas panel

I painted this today at Pecan Plantation in Granbury. The day started off in the 50's and was cloudy. The sun finally popped out and provided highlights on the barren trees. The day turned out beautiful. I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the nice day. This is available for purchase. $270.00
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Rough Creek View by Sheri Jones

Rough Creek View
8x10 oil on canvas
I was inspired to paint this from my last trip out to Rough Creek Lodge in Glen Rose.  The warm grasses and distance views were what attracted me to this landscape. My colorful paint was applied with a palette knife. This is available for purchase $200.00

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Junkyard Dawg by Sheri Jones

Junkyard Dawg
14x11 oil on canvas
 This was inspired from a shopping trip with my husband. He was looking for an old truck to restore. 
This was not the truck we went to see, but it did catch my eye. I loved the sweet dog posing in front of the tailgate sign.   This is available for purchase. $175.00
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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sandy River Front 2 by Sheri Jones

Sandy River Front 2
20x16 oil on canvas
I painted this yesterday in the studio. I used a field study I created earlier in the year.  We were on the banks of the Brazos River.  I was with my friend Joyce Thomas and we were in her neighborhood of Pecan Plantation.  We go here often and always find something to paint. 
My husband set up a web cam and  a link on facebook. My friends and family were able to watch me create the majority of this one.   It is available for purchase through Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas
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