Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Red Iris Garden by Sheri Jones 18x24 Oil on canvas The flowers are blooming and Spring is upon us in Texas. The was inspired from a photo I took at the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens last year. I painted a small 8x10 study and liked it well enough to enlarge it. I like this one as well and hope you do to. This painting is available for purchase. $450.00 Sheri@sheriart.net shertart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Southwestern Adventist University Presents Western Landscapes and Wildlife: Color, light, shapes Art Worth by Sheri Jones and Doug Clark Artist Reception March 24, 6-8 pm Gallery Open March 27-30 1- 8 pm Meadows Gallery 101 W. Magnolia Keene, Texas 76059 Doug has created detailed animal sculptures finished in bronze.

A Point on the Loop by Sheri Jones 16 x 20 oil on canvas This painting was inspired from a photo I took in the Willow City Loop area, outside Fredricksburg. It is so beautiful there in the spring time with the wildflowers blooming. This painting Sold through the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. I took her 18 new paintings recently, so stop by to check them out. 10233 E Northwest Hwy,# 420, Dallas, Texas 75338 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com Southwestern Adventist University is pleased to invite you to: Western Landscapes and Wildlife: Color, Light, Shapes Artwork by Sheri Jones and Doug Clark Opening Reception and Artist Talk March 24, 6-8pm Gallery Open March 24-30, 2011, 1-8pm Meadows Gallery 101 W Magnolia Keene, TX 76059

BlueBonnets and Cactus 16 x 8 oil on Raymar canvas panel I know the bluebonnets aren't blooming yet, but know they are coming. The weather has been beautiful recently and Spring is right around the corner. I am getting excited about participating in the Paint the Town Paint Out April 15 - 17th. The area has a wealth of inspiration for the plein air painter. The wildflowers should be in full bloom and beautiful. This painting is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Zippo by Sheri Jones 10 x 10 oil on canvas I created this as part of the challenge Michael Naples posted on Daily Paint Works this week. The instructions were to paint this lighter using burnt siena, ultra marine blue and white. I was surprised you can get such a wide range of values using such a limited palette. It was a fun challenge. I painted this with a palette knife. This is available for purchase. $100.00 Email me Sheri@Sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com ** Paintings of Light and Energy*** Artwork by Sheri Jones The Historic A.P. Gordon House 308 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 817-279-1164 Exhibit Open Weekdays 9 a - 6 p Sat. 10 - 3 Artist Reception Friday, February 25, 2011 6 p - 9 p

End of Cripple Creek Road 8 x 10 oil on canvas My friend, Jill Randall helped me take my paintings to town for my upcoming show. We both had the afternoon free and quickly decided we should go paint. She likes to paint outside as much as I do. We found this spot a short drive from home. We saw inspiration all around us and plan to return soon. This painting is available for purchase $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com My show opened today! Tarleton State University's Dora Lee Langdon Cultural & Educational Center Presents Paintings of Light and Energy Artwork by Sheri Jones February 18 through March 16, 2011 The Historic A.P. Gordan House 308 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX     817-279-1164 Exhibit Open Weekdays 9 a - 6 p Sat. 10 a - 3 p Artist Reception Friday, February 25, 2011 6 p - 9 p

Indian Paint Brush by Sheri Jones 10 x 8 oil on canvas. I was inspired to paint this after going through my photos from the Texas Hill Country. We travelled there during their peak last Spring and were rewarded with lots of photos. I wanted to paint something that excited me. The vibrating orange against the bright blue was what I was looking for. This photo reminded me of all I have to look forward to with Spring approaching. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com Get a chance to win painting "Two Stargazers Lilies by leaving a comment on my blogspot. I will have the drawing on February 28, 2011. It is for my appreciation of you and your interest in my art. Thank you and Good Luck!

Iris Garden by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 oil on canvas This painting was inspired from a photo I took at the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens. The photo was really out of focus but the design and color was good. It just goes to show you inspiration can come for anything, even bad photos! I created this with a palette knife and lots of red paint. This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

January Sunset by Sheri Jones 16x20 oil on canvas This painting was inspired from a field study I did last January. It was an unseasonably warm day and we jumped at the chance to get outside and paint. Repainting this reminded me of great time I had with my painting buddy, Jill Randall. This was created in the comfort of my warm studio this January. It was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for purchase. $250.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Seasonal Trio by Sheri Jones 8x10 oil on canvas I set this still life up outside on my patio and painted quickly chasing the shadows and light. The bright colors of the little pumpkins just say it's October. They bring thoughts of cooler temperatures and changing seasons. I painted this with a palette knife and lots of paint. This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Art Gallery by Sheri Jones 20x24 on gallery wrapped canvas This was inspired from a photo I took at an outdoor arts festival in Florida. This streamline was so colorful it had my full attention. I couldn't resist painting it. This painting is available for purchase $400.00 sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

MJ Lavender Farm by Sheri Jones 5 x 7 oil on canvas This was the first painting I created during the Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival Paint Out in Johnson City this past weekend. This was a 4,300 acre farm that has been in the Stewart family since 1884. Jane's great grandfather settled in Blanco County on this land. What a honor and privledge to spend the afternoon painting in this beautiful location.The landowners were on site and educated us on the great benefits of Lavendar. The weather was picture perfect with a light breeze. This painting is Sold Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com sheriart.net

Granbury Sunrise by Sheri Jones 10 x 8 oil on canvas I painted this on location Saturday morning at the break of dawn. A storm was brewing and the clouds were moving fast. We had a wonderful display of the morning light but the air was feeling heavy. There was a light mist after we got our painting on. As soon as we loaded the car and headed out it came a downpour. It rained for hours and I was so happy we started early and avoided getting wet!This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

A Fresh New Day 24 x 36 oil on canvas This is a painting I created from a field study. The location is not far from home and easy to get to early. Watching the fresh new day reveal itself was a great reward. This painting was created with a palette knife and the paint was flying. It was such fun it seemed to paint itself. This painting is available for purchase. $400.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

66 Chevy by Sheri Jones 12 x 16 oil on canvas This painting was inspired from a photo I took on a trip to Alabama visiting family. This restored chevy truck belongs to my husband's nephew. It looked very impressive setting outside his shop. I knew right away I wanted to paint this truck. Available for purchase Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

A Colorful Morning II by Sheri Jones 30 x 40 oil on canvas I recreated this from a field study I did earlier in the year. I met a group of friends at Rough Creek Lodge in Glen Rose just in time to watch the sunrise. Painting a sunrise is a lovely way to start the day. This painting is available for purchase. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

A Cupcake Garden by Sheri Jones 9 x 12 oil on canvas This was inspired from a recent trip to the bakery. I bought a few and photographed a few. Can't you just taste the sweet thick icing the flowers are made of? Tomorrow I will be at The Park Plaza Building Gallery with DFW Artworks doing a painting demonstration. 10 a.m to 3. We are at 2501 Parkview Dr, Ft. Worth. I have some of my contemporary landscapes showing here. Available for purchase. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Fall Light by Sheri Jones 20 x 16 oil on canvas This was inspired by my desire for cooler temperatures and fall colors. I painted a small study on location last year and took a few photos. I painted this from the photo and it looks totally different than the original study. I used the same colors, but used a different design. The paint was applied with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for purchase. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Grassy Field II by Sheri Jones 24 x 30 oil on canvas I used a small 8x10 study to recreate this larger version. The original was inspired from a photo my friend Jill took in our neighborhood. It had such rich colors, I couldn't resist painting it. It was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.This painting is available for purchase. sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

An Early Morning by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 oil on canvas I painted this on location at Lake Granbury Marina in the early hours of a warm summer day. Getting on location early is a bear, but so worth seeing the sunrise. We experienced temperatures in the high eighty's while painting. It warmed quickly, elevating to 104 on this day. This painting is available for purchase Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com