Thursday, July 31, 2014

Lavender at the Abbey, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Lavender at the Abbey
10x8 oil on ray mar canvas panel

I painted this during my recent trip with Art Treks in Southern France.  I sketched this out while at the abbey and painted it the next day. The lavender were at their peak and looked beautiful in front  of this historic abbey near Gordes in Provence, France.  This is available for purchase. $200.00
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Reflective River Flow, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Reflective River Flow
20x16 oil on ray mar canvas panel
SOLD
I created this in the studio from a small study.  Last fall my friend, Jill Randall and I found a great place to paint just a few miles outside our neighbor hood. The range of color was amazing. 
This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This is available for purchase thru Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas
Sheri Jones
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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Front Porch Azaleas, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Front Porch Azaleas
11x14 oil on ray mar canvas panel

I passed this home on a afternoon walk right at the peak of azalea season. This beautiful home brightened my day and was a joy to paint. It is available for purchase.
$300.00
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Friday, July 25, 2014

Coming Down, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Coming Down
8x10 oil on canvas

This was inspired from a road trip to Santa Fe. The storms were frequent in the late afternoon while there. They make for dramatic skys and fun to capture on canvas. 
This is available for purchase. $200.00
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fountain in Aix en Provence, New Contemporary Landscape by Sheri Jones

Fountain in Aix en Provence
12x9 oil on ray mar canvas

One of the benefits of traveling with Niki Gulley with Ark Treks is she has found wonderful painting locations. This was in the heart of the city of Aix en Provence in a out of the way courtyard.  
I liked the dark shadows of the fountain against the splashes of water.  This is available for purchase.  $250.00
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Aix en Provence Cafe, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Aix en Provence Cafe
9x12 oil on ray

Painting in Aix en Provence, France another great experience with Art Treks. We found a quiet courtyard with views all around.    I was attracted to the a scene with spots of color and the fun umbrellas. This is available for purchase. $250.00
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Sunday, July 20, 2014

View from St. Michel, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

View from St. Michel
10x8 oil on ray mar canvas
SOLD

We had dinner at St. Michel, France. We discovered an incredible view from the parking lot. We returned the next day and took photos for future paintings.  The sweeping views of wheat, sunflower and lavenders were inspiring. I painted this from my hotel room when we returned. This is available for purchase thru Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Stand Out Roses, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Stand Out Roses
12x9 oil on ray mar canvas panel

I created this at Le Mas du Pont Roman, Mane, France on a great adventure with Artreks. Niki Gulley and Scott Williams lead a group of photographers and artist on an incredible tour of southern France. History and inspiration are packed full in this trip.. The weather was perfect with low 70 degree temperatures
This is available for purchase. $250.00
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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Luscious Lavender, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Sheri Jones

Luscious Lavender
8x10 oil on ray mar canvas panel

I moved to the shade when painting this one. The day was warming up, but still lovely.  This was outside of Valesole, France in the middle of fields and fields of lavender and sunflowers.  It was a treat to see and paint on location.  This is available for purchase.  $200.00
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Bumble Bee Yellow, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Sheri Jones

Bumble Bee Yellow
9x12oil on ray mar canvas panel

I created this at Valensole, France on a great adventure with Art Treks. Niki Gulley and Scott Williamson lead a group of photographers and artist on an incredible tour of southern France. History and inspiration are packed full in this trip.The lavender and sunflowers were at their peak blooming season. The weather was perfect with low 70 degree temperatures.The bumble bee's were buzzing and stinging all of us. It was a fun day. 
This is available for purchase. $250.00
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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Courtyard Garden, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Courtyard Garden
12x9 oil on ray mar canvas panel

I created this at Les Mazets des Roches, Fontvieille, France on a great adventure with Artreks. Niki Gulley and Scott Williamson lead a group of photographers and artist on an incredible tour of southern France. History and inspiration are packed full in this trip.This was at the hotel we stayed at and was one of many inspirations at this site. It is available for purchase. $250.00
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Friday, July 11, 2014

Texas Spring Color, Contemporary Landscape Painting

Texas Spring Color
9x12 oil on canvas
I painted this at the Ft Worth Nature Center during a spring festival.

 This painting is available thru Your Private Collection art gallery on the historical town square in Granbury, Texas.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Vintage Dresses, Contemporary Still Life Painting by Sheri Jones

Vintage Dresses
16x12 oil on canvas


This is available for purchase. $350.00
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Monday, July 7, 2014

Vintage Dresses for Sale, Contemporary Still Life Painting by Sheri Jones

Vintage Dresses for Sale
16x12oil on canvas

I created this as part of my vintage dress series. I worked from a number of photos I took at a vintage car show in Austin. The dresses were set up outside in the sun with the wind blowing. I am excited about this new series and plan to do a few more. 
This is available for purchase.  $350.00
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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Dresses for Sale, Contemporary Still life Painting by Sheri Jones

Dresses for Sale
12x16 oil on canvas

We went to a vintage car show in Austin recently. This vendor had vintage dresses on the lawn for sale. I love the warm light and flowing dresses.  It is available for purchase.
$350.00
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Thursday, July 3, 2014

River Rock Flow, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

River Rock Flow
11x14 oil on canvas

This was inspired from a trip to Zion National park last summer. We were fortunate to travel to the southwest and this part of Utah. This is an incredible park I would love to return to some day.
This is available for purchase. $300.00
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Day lilies in Red, Contemporary Still Life Paintings by Sheri Jones

Day lilies in Red
12x9 oil on panel

My painting inspiration and set up. 

This was in my garden on a wonderful spring afternoon. I painted this on a clapboard panel. This is a slick surface and  different for me.  I used both a 1 in brush and a palette knife. This is available for purchase. $250.00 

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