Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Peppers by Sheri Jones 12 x 12 oil on canvas The was painted in the studio from a set up. My grocery shopping trip is what inspired this painting. I introduced the platter that had a lot of the repeating colors. This was a lot of fun to paint. I documented my process and have posted photos on my blogspot. Check it out and let me know if you have any question. *** Upcoming Show-I have a Solo show at Tarlton's Langdon Center- Granbury, Texas February 18 - March 16, 2011. Gallery Night Reception is set for Friday, February 25, 2011 from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. I would love to see you there! Sheri@Sheriart.net Sheriart.net Sheriart.blogspot.com

Stacked by Sheri Jones 11 x 14 oil on canvas I was inspired to paint still lifes after seeing Beth Prichard do a demo at our local art meeting.It's so beneficial to see how someone approaches and executes a painting. I always learn something and its so inspiring. I bought the fruit to eat, but they made nice models for me. I brought the stacked bowls in for their bright rich colors. This painting is available for purchase.$150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Lake Side Chevy by Sheri Jones 12x16 oil on canvas This old chevy's last stop was out at Lake Granbury. It's final resting spot is right on the water's edge and caught my eye while out on a boat ride. If I can't paint while out on the lake I am looking for something to paint. This painting is available for purchase. $175.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Santa in Gold by Sheri Jones 12 x 9 oil on Raymar canvas panel Today is Santa's day! All the work is done and nothing left to do but celebrate! Merry Christmas to one and all. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Road Side Still Life by Sheri Jones 11 x 14 oil on canvas This old truck is on it's last leg and setting outside a market in the panhandle of Texas. We saw it on summer vacation and I knew I had to stop on the way back for reference photos. I loved all the rust showing thru the vibrant colors of yellow and green.This painting will be in my solo show at Tarleton's Langdon Center in Granbury in February 2011. Available for purchase. $175.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

JWood's Ratrod by Sheri Jones 11 x 12 oil on Raymar canvas panel This was created from a photo I took of my nephew's 28 Ford Ratrod. My husband went out for a ride in this rough, barely legal car. I thought they were heading to the right location, as they drove off towards the church. I liked the contrast of this small country church and this backroads car. This painting is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Farmer's Harvest by Sheri Jones 12 x 12 oil on canvas This was created after a trip to the market. The fresh flowers and new gourds were too hard to resist. I set this up outside in the sun and worked quickly. This painting is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Leddy Boots by Sheri Jones 10 x 8 oil on canvas This was painted yesterday plein air in the historic Stock Yards in Ft. Worth. M.L. Leddy established Leddy Boots in 1922. They continue to produce high quality, hand made boots today. A group of my painting pals met there and painted in the morning and then we enjoyed lunch together. This place has tons of inspiration and I know I will return soon. This painting is available for purchase $125.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Fincher's White Front by Sheri Jones 7 x 5 oil on canvas I met a group of plein air painters today in the Historic Ft. Worth Stockyards. This building is home of Fincher's White Front Western Wear and has been in existence since 1907. The original name was White Front Western Wear. The Fincher family bought it in 1967 and has had the doors opened since. The location turned into a wealth of inspiration and I would love to return soon. There were beautiful buildings, horses, cows, longhorns, goats and lots of cowboys everywhere. This is where the west begins! YeHaw. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Wacky Mac by Sheri Jones 14 x 11 oil on canvas This was created in the studio from a set up. I raided the kitchen and found some willing victims. The wacky name on the bag of macaroni makes me smile. Available for purchase Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Measured Spices by Sheri Jones11 x 14 oil on canvasThis was painted from a set up in my studio. I am inspired to create a cookbook cover for an upcoming fundraiser I am involved in. This is my first attempt and I am sure there will be more to follow. I work for VITAS Hospice Care and will help coordinate a cookbook we will all contribute recipes to. We are raising money for the VITAS Charitable Foundation. They are doing wonderful things for our patients and families through out the country. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com