Sunday, March 31, 2019

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

Friday, March 29, 2019

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

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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Sunday, March 24, 2019

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

Friday, March 22, 2019

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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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Monday, March 18, 2019

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

Saturday, March 16, 2019

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

Thursday, March 14, 2019

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. 
Thank you for viewing my art. 
Sheri Jones

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Sunday, March 10, 2019

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

Saturday, March 9, 2019

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

Thursday, March 7, 2019

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

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Painting Demonstration by Sheri Jones


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

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 Sheri Jones

Sunday, March 3, 2019

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