Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Original Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Paluxy in Paradise by Sheri Jones

12x9 oil on linen panel

I was blessed to spend the day with friends on the Paluxy River recently. The day started off cold so we bundled up. By the time we made it to the river we were peeling off the layers.  It was a great day painting with friends away from the hustle and bustle of the season.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Garden Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Promised Rose Garden

20x10 oil on canvas

This painting made my heart sing and reminded me of a song.

Rose Garden

I beg your pardon

I never promised you a rose garden

Along with the sunshine

There's gotta be a rain some time.

From the song Lynn Anderson released in 1970

An oldie, but a goodie.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Original Oil On Canvas by Sheri Jones

Sage Bush Glow by Sheri Jones

16x20 oil on canvas

I painted a small study of this scene recently. It helps to work out the color and design, before going large. I just loved the glow of the sage bush as the sun was setting.  The hillside was filled with the sage bush and nice distant views. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Floral Still Life Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Humming By, Sheri Jones

20x16 oil on canvas

I just completed this from a smaller study I did last year. I love the visits I get from the hummingbirds and wanted to include one in this painting. This is filled with eye popping color. I created it using a palette knife for texture and a brush for details. A joy filled canvas. 

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Sheri Jones

Contemporary Impressionistic Floral Still Life Painting by Sheri Jones

Santa Fe Still Life by Sheri Jones

7x14 oil on canvas

This was a fun little painting exploring the flowers of Santa Fe. It was summer time and the painting opportunities were at every turn.  I used the brush and palette knife with this one.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Embracing Fall Colors by Sheri Jones

9x12 oil on linen panel

I am still embracing the fall colors and making the most of it. I painted this at the Nature Center in Acton yesterday.  It was good to get outside and enjoy the warm temperatures. The weather has been incredible lately. Get out and enjoy it!

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Flaming Sumac by Sheri Jones

10x20 oil on canvas

The sumac shrub thrives in the dry Texas landscape and provides pops of color.  This painting was inspired from a hill top in Glen Rose. The flaming colors of the sumac was calling out to paint me. So happy I did!

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Bird Palette Knife Original Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Black Bird Singing by Sheri Jones

7x14 oil on canvas

I heard him singing before I saw him.  I loved the contrast of his dark figure against the yellows of the trees.  I was on a painting trip in Santa Fe during the peak of the fall leaves. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Plein Air Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

River Side Impressions by Sheri Jones

10x8 oil on canvas

This is the second quick study I did when I visited the Brazos river in the Pecan Plantation. It is always like a mini vacation when I take the time to go plein air painting. The trees seemed to glow in the morning light, providing the color I search for. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Plein Air Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Escape to the River by Sheri Jones

8x10 oil on linen panel

I painted this yesterday on the river in Granbury. It was great to meet up with friends and away from the news.  We share a love of nature and appreciate the opportunity to get outside and paint. It was a great escape!

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sage at Sunset by Sheri Jones

7x14 oil on canvas

I was struck by the glow of the yellow sage at sunset on this hillside.  We were traveling through Colorado on the way to a paint out with the Outdoor Painters Society.  It was a great week with fall colors at their peak. 

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Contemporary Impressionism Aspen Painting Palette Knife Plein Air Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Autumn Aspen by Sheri Jones

9x12 oil on panel

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I am always happy with a painting goes home with a new collector and old friend. Thank you! 

I created this while painting with the Outdoor Painters Society in Colorado. This was painted off Turkey Creek Road outside of Pagosa Springs. It was an isolated spot and a wonderful place to spend the day.  I loved this cluster of aspens intertwined with the beautiful fall leaves.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Garden Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Nature Center Garden by Sheri Jones

12x9 oil on linen panel

I had a wonderful opportunity to paint at the Acton Nature Center this week. I was drawn to the wooden arbor and the path leading to it.  The asters, greg's mist, red salvia and many other flowers were in full bloom. They were covered in butterflies. It was a delightful morning spending time in the treasured garden. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Cottonwood Meadow by Sheri Jones

9x12 oil on canvas

This was created from a painting trip to Pagosa Springs. While searching for a place to set up we can upon this beautiful meadow. It was filled with the colors of fall.  Painting this in the studio brought back many joyful memories of travel during the fall foliage.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sweeping Mountain Views by Sheri Jones

14x7 oil on canvas

Getting lost on the back roads of Pagosa Springs we saw sweeping views of the mountains and warm fall colors. We stopped many times to photograph the beautiful landscape. It was a fun exercise to use those photos once I returned home. Using the palette knife, I built layers of shapes and colors. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Autumn Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Back Road Color by Sheri Jones

12x9 oil on canvas

I am still on a quest to paint the ultimate fall foliage picture.  Cooler temperatures and the change of color is always a joy to experience. This was inspired from a back road in the Pagosa Springs area.  I met fellow artist there during a paint out with the Outdoor Painters Society. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sights of Autumn by Sheri Jones

9x12 oil on canvas

I am still reliving my trip to Colorado during the fall foliage display. We drove around looking for a place to pull over to paint. The back roads around Pagosa Springs offered many options and provided the inspiration for this.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Fall Fever by Sheri Jones

9x12 oil on canvas

With cooler temperatures here, I was inspired to paint the warm colors of fall.   I've used my photos and field studies from past painting trips to fuel this new series. I painted this with a palette knife creating lots of texture. This is from a country road in Pagosa Springs and was bursting with the warms colors I yearned for. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Garden Entrance

20x16 oil on canvas

My garden continues to inspire new paintings.  It is still blooming brilliant flowers with color bursting out. Being in the quiet of the garden is a happy place.  I created a small study before attempting this larger version. It really helps with color and design.  Where flowers bloom so do hope and happiness.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Lake's Golden Light

24x36 oil on canvas

I'm pleased to say "Lake's Golden Light" and "Sky Drama" has been accepted in the fall show at Dutch Art Gallery's "MAGIC HOUR and Sunrise show in Dallas, Texas. The show will hang November 14th- December 19th. Many talented artist are participating in this amazing show. Please stop by to check it out. 

This was inspired from a sunset cruise on Lake Granbury. The evening started with a rainbow and the color was more dramatic as the magic hour unfolded. It truly was a beautiful show.
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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Plein Air Oil Painting

Garden Light

12x9 oi on canvas panel

This was painted at Chandor Gardens a few years ago.  I brought it out and made a few adjustments recently.  Over time it becomes obvious where changes need to be made to improve it.  Working on this reminded me of the pleasure I get when visiting a blooming garden. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Garden Delight

10 x 8 oil on canvas

This is my garden that is bursting with color and life.  To me, my garden provides a space of comfort, joy and hope.  It is a constant source of inspiration.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Spring Trail by Sheri Jones

12x9 oil on panel

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This delightful painting was inspired from the banks of the Brazos River. Spending time in nature, painting, gathering ideas and observing are part of the process. I came home filled with ideas and created this.

It recently sold to a new collector and she said it was a piece that spoke to her and she had to have it.  Her wonderful husband agreed it would make a great birthday present.  This is why I paint, to share, inspire and pass on the passion of a beautiful view. Thank you Laurie!

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape and Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

A Splash of Light

12x16 oil on linen panel

I am thrilled to say this painting won 1st place Award of Excellence with the Lake Granbury Art Association's fall show. Thank you to judge, Dr. Scott Myers that selected this painting to highlight. The show is at the Shanley House and will hang until October 18th.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife

Sky Blue Lake House

14x11 oil on canvas

This house is in view from my boat dock on Lake Granbury. I painted it plein air with fellow artist and friends. I invited a few artist over to paint and we were all drawn to the water. The winds were calm enough to create nice reflections in the water. It was a beautiful morning ending with a nice meal lunch on the patio. Thanks to my husband, BJ.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Sunrise Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Nature's Glory

14x11 oil on canvas

I seek the calming effects of the lake at sunrise. This is from a kayak ride that made for an early morning on the lake. The changing colors of the sky with the reflection on the lake was incredible. Immersing one in nature and noticing the beauty around you can do wonders for the soul.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Summer Courtyard

14x11 oil on canvas

This was created at the Chandor Gardens in Weatherford. I met up with 10 other artist that came out to enjoy the peaceful setting. We were all set up within a safe distance..  We all focused on different subjects and came away with some nice paintings.  It was a joy to be outside creating art with fellow artist.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Sunrise Landscape Palette Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

 Sunrise Renewal by Sheri Jones

16x20 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

The sunrise reminds us to begin a new day with a freshness and vigor. This was inspired from an early morning ride on my kayak.  The sun and clouds were filled with color and design.  I find joy in recreating such a beautiful moment.  This was created using a palette knife and layers of color.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Floral and Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Thistle Way

20x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This was created in the studio from a couple of painting sessions on the river. The walk back to the car provided little pops of color with the wild thistles gracing the landscape. I completely changed up the color scheme by premixing colors of my choice.  I sketch out big shapes and applied the paint using a palette knife.  I left some of the warm underpainting showing. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Floral and Landscape Palette Knife Plein Air Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Fluttery By Floral by Sheri Jones

10x8 oil on canvas

Being surrounded in a beautiful garden are what dreams are made.

This one just happens to be my garden and is a constant source of 

inspiration.  This was created with a palette knife and was painted on a cool summer morning. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Plein Air Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Waterfall Garden

14x11 oil on canvas

I painted this at Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. This is a beautiful garden area now owned by the city. The original owner, Douglas Chandor created the gardens over 70 years ago. He was a renowned portrait artist, but his true love was the garden. The city is doing a beautiful job of maintaining and preserving this little bit of heaven. 

.  It was a calming spot in the garden with the sound of the falls splashing. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Plein Air Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Garden Sanctuary

8x10 oil on canvas

I painted this at Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. I met up with a group of die hard plein air painters.  The Texas heat can be oppressive, but it wasn't in the gardens.  I painted in the shade and there was a nice breeze to keep us cool.  I am so grateful to have so many beautiful places to escape to. This is filled with texture and color.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Palette Knife Landscape Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sky Drama

14x11 oil on wood panel

This was inspired from a sunset cruise on Lake Granbury. The evening started with a rainbow and the color was more dramatic as the sun went down. It was a beautiful show.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting Sunrise by Sheri Jones

Shades of the Morning Light

24x30 oil on canvas

This is an older painting I revised with more texture and color.  I practically repainted the whole thing and may not be finished yet. 

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Valley View

9x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

A sunset is one subject that grabs my attention. It gives me an opportunity to push color and texture.

The view is from my neighborhood and somewhere I have painted at often.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sky Reflections

11x14 oil on wood panel

I am drawn to river views and love exploring the possibilities in paint.  We painted on an old bridge overlooking the river this week.  The water was low exposing little islands along the way.  The sky was filled with clouds that reflected on the water making a beautiful spot to paint.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Plein Air Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Brazos River View

12x9 oil on linen panel

This was painted on the banks of the river in Pecan Plantation in Granbury. I met my artist friends and spent a spectacular morning on the banks of the river painting. The river is in constant motion and change. It always looks different every time I visit.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Fresh Start

9x12 oil on canvas

This is an older painting revisited.  It was a plein air study from a hilltop in my neighborhood.  I made adjustments with the color and value, giving it a fresh start.  I love how the color flows from the sky to the landscape.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape and floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Sunshine Impressions

9x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

Being on the water in the early morning hours can be so inspiring. Taking a boat ride to watch the sun rise is a great way to start the day.

 The reflections from the rising sun caught my attention. This is filled with texture and color created using the palette knife.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Floral and Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Swirling Sunflowers

11x14 oil on canvas

I saw it in a dream. I am still obsessed with sunflowers! I painted this focusing on the texture, laying down each stroke using a long skinny palette knife.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

River Time

8x10 oil on canvas

Yesterday morning I met fellow artist and friends for a joyful morning of painting. It was a bit overcast with a breeze. Perfect summer morning. This is on the Brazos river in Pecan Plantation.

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape and Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

Facing the Sun

16x20 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

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I was fortunate to paint at a field of giant sunflowers recently. I have been painting them in my dreams every since. I was looking for patterns, shapes and movement in this landscape. Using a palette to introduce texture and color in the sky is what I imagined.  

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Contemporary Impressionistic Landscape and Floral Palette Knife Oil Painting by Sheri Jones

A Field of Sunshine

16x20 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

I continue to explore the brilliant sunflower fields.  It has given me a chance to push shapes and color. I wanted to portray this in a softer color palette.  

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

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Contemporary Impressionistic Floral and Landscape Palette Knife Oil Painting by Artist Sheri Jones

Red Hot Blue

9x12 Oil on canvas

I hope you have a red hot holiday celebrating our independence.

Happy 4th of July!

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Contemporary Impressionist Palette Knife Landscape and Floral by Artist Sheri Jones

Smile for Miles

11x14

Seeing fields of these happy sunflowers brings a smile to my face. A small group of artist  joined me to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. The winds were strong with clouds moving quickly. The dust storm brought in a interesting light.  The sunflowers were still glowing for miles.

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