Lakeside Grasses, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Lakeside Grasses

8x10 oil on canvas

The glow of the early morning light first attracted me to this scene. The more I studied it, my focus was on the array of color in the plants that approached the lake. I painted this in layers and built up texture using the palette knife. 

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Sheri Jones

Tulip Festival, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Tulip Festival

9x12 oil on wood panel

I was so happy to learn of a new tulip garden in the area. Poston's Nursery in Waxahachie has rows and rows of bright blooming tulips.  It was fun to spend the day here painting and watching everyone enjoy this beauty tulip farm. 

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Sheri Jones

Color Driven Sunrise, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Color Driven Sunrise

8x10 oil on wood panel

I created this as a study for a larger painting.  It was inspired from my views of the landscape between Granbury and Ft Worth. It is part of my color study series. I loved the colorful sky and cool landscape.

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Spring Show, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Spring Show20x24 oil on canvas
I created this in the studio from a small study painted on location.  It was a joy to revisit this beautiful spot.  This is inspired from the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth. 

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Sheri Jones

Easy Morning, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Easy Morning

11x14 oil on canvas

My day always starts off right when I can witness a beautiful sunrise like this.  It makes me grateful for a new day with all it's promises. This is filled with soft color and texture.

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Sheri Jones

Tree Top Sunrise, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Tree Top Sunrise

8x10 oil on canvas

I continue my attempt to capture a beautiful sunrise on canvas. Each one is a learning experience and still challenges me.  Painting in layers, this painting is filled with texture and color. Enjoy!

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Spring Tulips, New Contemporary Painting by Sheri Jones

Spring Tulips

12x12 oil on wood 

I created this in the studio from a set up. The light source was streaming in the window. It is always inspiring to paint from life.  I love the transparent look the flowers gave in the afternoon light. This was created with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.

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 Sheri Jones

Rainbow Clouds, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Rainbow Clouds

8x10 oil on canvas

The living room walls were glowing from the light. I quickly grabbed my camera and ran outside and snapped some reference photos of this array of rainbow clouds .  I'm not sure if I have ever seen the clouds in this formation before.  I was excited to paint this colorful display. Created with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.

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Sheri Jones

Drive to the Light, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Drive to the Light

14x11 oil on canvas

I was drawn to the coolness of the landscape and the warm morning light.  The road leads you to the gorgeous morning sunrise and the start of a new day.

  This was created using the palette knife, building texture one layer at a time.  To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. 

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Sheri Jones

Rising Light, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Rising Light

8x10 oil on canvas

This small study was another attempt to push colors and find pleasing a combination. It is filled with texture and wonderful movement. 

I dream of painting and then paint my dreams-Vincent Van Gogh 

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Sheri Jones

Yellow Spring, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Yellow Spring

18x24 oil on canvas

This is my painting demonstration from the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas on Saturday.  It was a good day showing my palette knife techniques. Thanks to Dutch art and everyone that stopped by. I always love spending time here. They have great art and friendly staff.

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 Sheri Jones

Water lily Garden, Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Water Lily Garden

30x24 oil on canvas

I will have this painting and a few other new paintings with me today at Dutch Art Gallery.

I will be at Dutch Art Gallery today, Saturday, March 9th from 10-2 doing a painting demonstration. Please stop by and check out my process and new paintings.

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Sheri Jones

Allure of an Early Morning, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Allure of An Early Morning

10x8 oil on cradle panel

The warm winter grasses inspired this painting.  I started this with a quick thumbnail sketch and recorded color notes on the side.  I used a Winsor & Newton paper that is designed for oil paints.  It's a great way to explore color combinations and design.  

I will be at Dutch Art Gallery this Saturday, March 9th from 10-2 doing a painting demonstration. Please stop by and check out my process and new paintings.

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Sheri Jones

Painting Demonstration by Sheri Jones

This Saturday 10-2. Please stop by watch the paint by.

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 Sheri Jones

Winter Grasses, New Contemporary Landscape Painting by Sheri Jones

Winter Grasses

8x10 oil on canvas

To me this is the typical winter scene in North Texas. The grasses provide the fields with warm colors and changing texture. Spring is right around the corner and the green grasses are pushing through providing a nice balance.

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Sheri Jones