Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Cactus with A View 12x16 oil on canvas The view is from the High Hope Ranch landscape in Glen Rose.  I loved the shapes of the cactus and wonderful distant views. I enhanced the colors and had fun pushing the thick juicy paint around. This is available for purchase. Please email me for more information.  Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

Sunrise Garden 11x14 oil on canvas Sold This was inspired from a trip to the Wildflower Seed Farm in Fredricksburg.  I am happy to say this painting went home with a new collector recently. Thank you Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas. Sheri Jones Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Sheri Jones Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

In a Blue Mood 16x20 oil on canvas This was painted in the studio and inspired from painting on location.  This is a spot close to home, so somewhere I go often. I added blue hints to contrast against the warm grasses.  I love this location and had fun playing with the blues. This is available for purchase. Email me if you are interested     Sheri@sheriart.net   http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Thank you for viewing my art Sheri Jones

Great House Road Wildflowers 9x12 oil on canvas panel I created this in on Great House Road in Maypearl as part of Paint Historic Waxahachie show and sale.  Artist were invited to begin painting one month before the official paint out.  June 2nd thru June 8th artist will paint on location throughout historic Waxahachie. On Saturday, June 7th & 8th Wet Paint Exhibition and Sale 114 S. Rogers St.(on courthouse square) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com http://cfai.co/sheri-jones!#cos

Maypearl Meadow 11x14 oil on canvas panel I created this in Maypearl  as part of Paint Historic Waxahachie show and sale.  Artist were invited to begin painting one month before the official paint out.  June 2nd thru June 8th artist will paint on location throughout historic Waxahachie. Paintings will be available for show and sell at 501 West Main Street thru Friday. 972-937-3414. On Saturday, June 7th & 8th Wet Paint Exhibition and Sale 114 S. Rogers St.(on courthouse square) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com http://cfai.co/sheri-jones!#cos

Wheatland Blue Bonnets 8x10 oil on canvas I met my friend, Doug Clark in Wheatland to paint the wild flowers. We both had worked all day and came here on the way home. The flowers were at their spring peak. This is available for purchase. $200.00 Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com http://www.cfai.co/Sheri-Jones!#/cos

New Day's gift 18x24 oil on canvas I created this from a small field study I did a few years ago. The study was a  departure piece.  The finished piece was developed layer by layer using a palette knife. It is available for purchase. $900.00 sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com http://www.cfai.co/sheri-jones!#/cos

Sunrise Reflections  10x8 oil on canvas This is a small study I did for a larger painting. It helps to work thru color choices and design. The location of this creek is in the Glen Rose area.  The sun was rising reflecting the trees in the river.    This is available for purchase. $200.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/ 

An Artist' Garden 10x8 oil on Raymar canvas panel I created this on the first day of  Paint Historic Waxachacie. This goes on during their Gingerbread Tour of homes. This garden is in the back yard of one of the homes on the tour. She is a master gardener and invited artist to come and paint.  It was a wonderful opportunity in an incredible garden. This painting is on sale thru the Ellis County Art Association and will be on display at the art center through Friday afternoon. The group paintings are then moved to Chautauqua Auditorium-Getzendaner Park Waxahachie, Texas Open Saturday and Sunday-10 a - 4 p  Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheri.art.blopspot.com

Koi Pond 12x16 oil on canvas This was inspired from a trip to Chandor Gardens and painted a few years ago. It was on display during their Spring Fling this weekend.  I spent the day at Chandor Gardens in Weatherford  painting and chatting with garden lovers. It was a fun event in a beautiful garden.  The temperatures warmed up to 80 degrees. The high winds kept us cool most of the day. It was a joy to be in such an inspiring site.  This is available for purchase.  $350.00 Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net/ http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com/   www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Hippity Hop Easter Bunny 12x12 Acrylic on canvas I painted this as a commission for the Easter Holiday. This was done textured papers in a collage approach. It was fun experimenting with the different mediums and textures.  www.sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot www.cfai.co/sherijones/ Happy Easter

Spring Red Buds  10x8 oil on ray mar canvas panel The redbuds are blooming and providing some of the first natural color in the Texas Landscape. I enjoyed painting this outside on location. Painting on location, brings it challenges. On this day it was really windy and cool starting off. It warmed up to the low 70's and was a spectacular day, despite the wind. Always an adventure. It is available for purchase. $200.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Journey of Color 11x14 oil on canvas This view is from a swinging bridge overlooking a small river in the camp site of El Telsoro in Granbury. I took a workshop with Jill Carver and this was our inspiration.  I tried to apply her lesson using the Notan theory and a gray scale underpainting.  The early morning light and deep shadows were what inspired me. This is available for purchase. $300.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Early Morning Drama 30x40 oil on gallery wrapped canvas This was inspired from a location near my home in Granbury, Texas.  I stopped here to capture the early morning sun rise on my way to paint. I was thrilled with the early morning drama. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. It is available for purchase thru Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas, TX Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Breezy River View 12x9 oil on Ray Mar canvas panel I painted this today from an old bridge overlooking the Brazos River in Granbury, Texas.  It was a beautiful sunny, but breezy day.  I met my friend Joyce Thomas in her neighborhood at Pecan Plantation for a final hoo-raw. She is moving to the metroplex and away from some of our favorite painting spots. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. It is available for purchase. $250.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Rusty Chevy 14x17 acrylic on canvas Table art This is part of the place mat set of old trucks I painted for my husband.  Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Chevy Wrecker Acrylic on canvas Table art  This is part of the set of placemats I created for my husband. This was painted on a piece of canvas and coated with a clear coat  to seal it. These will be durable and functional table art for my home. Love them! Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Down Stream  12x9 oil on raymar canvas panel I was inspired by the fall colors against the sky blue water in this small stream. This is below the dam on Benbrook Lake in Benbrook, Texas. I drive through this area daily and love to check out the ever changing colors of this area.   It was created with a palette knife and lots of color paint. This is available for purchase $250.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Rubber Dots by Sheri Jones 11x14 oil on canvas Rubber Dots were created as part of my rain boot series. I love the color and pattern of these fun rubber boots. I painted this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.  This is available for purchase. $300.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Yellow Slicks 11x14 oil on canvas More from my fun rubber boots series. The yummy yellow and purple combination made me want to paint this. It was created with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/ *** Art Show**** Texas and the West  works of art by 30 artist Reception Saturday, December 29, 2012 3 p-5 p Fort Worth Central Library 500 West Third Street Ft. Worth, TX 76102