Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Holiday Poinsettias 12x9 oil on wood panel I'm still inspired with painting the poinsettias. I  took advantage of a warm and sunny morning. We heard and lot about a snow storm headed out way.  This was the morning just before it hit our area.  Merry Christmas 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

Garden Gate 14x11 oil on canvas panel Sold This was inspired from  a plein air outing with my friend, Joyce and my sister Patti.  We met at Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, Texas.  The gardens offer a quiet sanctuary and was a wonderful place to spend the day painting.  It sold to a friend of mine. She bought it for her mother, who is a master gardner, and has at worked at Chandor Gardens. What a great present! Thank you Victoria! To see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Butterfly Magnet 9x12 oil on canvas panel I created this after visiting the Master Garden in Granbury.  The butterflies were wild with this milkweed plant. They are fun to chase around the gardens, trying to capture a good picture.   Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. 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

Hollyhocks 18x14 oil on wood panel I created this as a demo at Your Private Collection Art Gallery during the Harvest Moon Festival. It was a fun time and a chance to share my method.  I quickly sketched in the design and then using the palette knife I added 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

Circle of Color Sky 11x14 oil on wood panel I get so excited when painting a cloudscape I paint the first layer very quickly. I like to build up texture and color one layer at a time. I decided to blend the hard edges of the palette knife work with small circles. This works well when painting on the hard wood service. Check out the texture on this one. It was fun. 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

Energetic Morning Light 11x14 oil on panel We drive by this view of the lake every morning when going to work. It's from the bridge, overlooking Lake Granbury. I am thrilled when I get to witness a colorful display like this.  Love this view. To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Fascinating Formation 9x12 oil on wood panel This dramatic sky was screaming paint me, paint me. I find the abstract shapes of the clouds an endless source of inspiration.  I created this on a smooth wood surface, which seemed to soak up the paint. This has many layers of color painted applied with a palette knife.   To purchase see  http://www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Blue Front Moving In 9x12 oil on canvas The moment I saw this cloud formation, I knew I would attempt to paint it. The back lit clouds were a challenge to interpret. I used a phthalo blue and ultramarine blue to capture the moody blue morning. I don't think I finished with this color combination. I just love it.    To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Color in Motion 9x12 oil on wood panel I love to explore and mix the warm colors of a morning sunrise.   This one seemed to have every color in the rainbow. Enjoy my impression of this sunrise over Hood County. To purchase see  http://www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Sky Delight 11x14 oil on wood panel The morning sunrise brings me joy. I am so grateful to witness one like this.  I've switched things up and painted this on a wood panel. It' s so different for me, so it made the process fun. I built the texture and color using a palette knife.  To purchase see  http://www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Light and Color 11x14 oil on wood panel 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 color and texture. To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

French Country Side at Sunset 16x20 oil on canvas I loved painting this and adding my own color scheme to the landscape.  My challenge is to take a simple landscape photo and enhance it. Adding the glowing colors of a beautiful sunset made this landscape pop.   To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

Streak of Light 16x20 oil on panel This dramatic sky light was calling me to paint it.  I loved the strong contrasting colors. I painting this on a cradled wooden panel.  It was fun working on a different service.  The palette knife is very forgiving on this hard service.  To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Pink Popping Sunrise 11x14 oil on canvas Sold This is another fabulous sunrise I witnessed on my journey to Ft Worth.  I can always find inspiration when the sky lights up like this.  I used a palette knife to blend the colors together.  Building one layer over the other, it is filled with texture. This may have sold, but I have similar paintings for sale at  http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Light Filled Sunrise 12x16 oil on canvas The sky was a wonderful mix of cool and warm colors.  I started with a thin layer of thalo red rose and built up the texture and color from there.  The view is along a walking path in Pecan Valley Park, Benbrook, Texas.  The sunrise views from here are a constant inspiration for me. To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

Vibrant and Serene 30x24 oil on canvas Traveling in the early hours of the morning has it's benefits.  Like this beautiful sunrise! The serene landscape drew me in and seemed to point to the incredible light.  I search for landscapes and chase the light in my journey to work.  This painting is filled with texture and vibrant color.    To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Rising Sun's Impression 9x12 oil on canvas This vibrant sunrise was a treat for the eye. I was thrilled to be where I could view this incredible sunrise. I used the palette knife and lots of color paint. To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com. Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Poppy Patch 14x11 oil on canvas I've never come across a patch of poppies I could resist.  This is from the Wildflower See Farm in Fredericksburg. It was fun creating this using the palette knife and lots of colorful paint.  To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com. Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Pecan Valley Sunrise 12x16 oil on canvas This is from the park area of Benbrook.  It is just below the damm at Benbrook Lake. It has great distance views and glorious sunrises. I am often amazed at the natural color of the skies.  To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

Setting Sun Impressions  9x12 oil on canvas This was inspired from a late afternoon boat ride on Lake Granbury.  It is always a treat to go out on the lake and watch the setting sun.  We don't have to go far to find stunning views like this one.   To purchase http:\\www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones