Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

A very colorful painting that I tried to use my brightest colors in. To anyone who has been in the southwest, this piece should not seem over the top. Visitors and residents are frequently treated to these magnificent spectacles.

Neri Sunrise by Sheri Jones 16x8 oil on Raymar canvas This was painted plein air on Neri Road in Granbury, Texas. This is the perfect time of the to get outside and paint. It's also time for a lot of shows and festivals. I will be participating in the "Paint the Town" paint out in Marble Falls, Texas. Saturday, April 15, 16, 17, 2011 The reception is on Saturday, April 16 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, we will have our Patron Preview Party for artists, sponsors and patrons beginning at Riverbend Fine Art, 710 1st St, and continuing to the Paint the Town exhibit space at 205 Main St for the presentation of awards. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served. Patrons must have a ticket to attend. This is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Road to the Sun by Sheri Jones 8x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel My friend Joyce Thomas and I have painted at this spot a number of times, but never at sunrise. We met early to make it in time to set up and be ready for the show. We had a great morning and were finished by noon. This is in Hood County on Neri Road. The locals pronouce it Knee Rye. This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net Sheriart.net Sheriart.blogspot.com ** I will be the featured artist at Dutch Art Gallery this Saturday, April 9th from 11 am - 4 pm. I will have some new work with me in a larger format. Stop by and check it out. 10233 E. Northwest Hwy #420 Dallas, TX 75238

Flat Rock Creek Sunrise by Sheri Jones 30x24 oil on canvas I created this from a couple of field studies. They were of the same location, but at different times of the day. I love the warm color the rising sun creates. This was on a beautiful fall morning. This was created with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for sale. $550.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

The Rise of a New Day by Sheri Jones 40 x 40 oil on gallery wrapped canvas This sunrise painting was created in the studio well after the sun rose for the day. I used an 8 x 10 field study. I did get up early for that one. Painting large is a work out, mentally and physically. I used a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for purchase. $750.00 Sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot. com

Daybreak Magic by Sheri Jones 40 x 40 oil on gallery wrapped canvas This painting started out as a study from a painting I did on location. It morphed into it's own painting and I let it happen. It is large and painted with a palette knife with a mind of it own.It is available for purchase. $750.00Happy New Year and welcome to 2011!! Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Granbury Sunrise II by Sheri Jones 24 x 20 oil on canvas This is a re-do from a field study. I enjoyed the process of painting it larger and indoors. It was a great reminder of the time spent outside doing what I love. This painting is available for purchase. $350.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Sunrise at Hunter Park by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 oil on Raymar canvas panel This was inspired from a trip to Hunter Park on Lake Granbury this morning. We were met with a beautiful sunrise and picture perfect weather. The winds were calm and the temperatures in the low seventies. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This painting is available for sale. $125.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

September Morning by Sheri Jones 10 x 8 oil on canvas I have really been on a roll with painting sunrises over my favorite area in Granbury. I am such a morning person this is one of the best ways for me to warm up the paints. It was flying on this day and seemed to flow like butter. This painting is available for purchase $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net Sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

First Light by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 oil on canvas This was painted in the wee hours of the morning at day break. It is a location half way for both me and my friend Joyce. It is up high with and a nice spot to watch the sun rise. This painting is available for purchase $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net Sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com I am participating in the Lavender Farm Paint out in Johnson City October 1, 2 and 3rd. Plein-air artists will capture autumn landscapes and you will have the opportunity to bid on these works at Johnson City art galleries.On Friday and Saturday, the farms will be open to the public and plein-air artists will be painting landscapes at the area farms.On Saturday, farms will host various artisan vendors, offer lavender-flavored food and drink and have special farm events. See individual farm websites for their offerings.Saturday evening, art will be on display at Johnson City Nugent Street art galleries and offered at silent auction through Sunday afternoon wi...

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

A Great Beginning by Sheri Jones 30 x 40 oil on canvas I created this from an 8x10 field study I did in the spring time. I like to recreate a scene, changing and improving the original study. Painting on location allows you to see subtle colors photography never picks up. Translating this to a larger format is a great exercise and a great reminder of outdoor painting.This painting is 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

Morning Moment by Sheri Jones 16 x 20 oil on canvas This was inspired from a field study painted last year at Lake Granbury. It was painted as my demo at The Park Plaza Gallery with DFW Artworks yesterday. I had lots of visitors and had a great time. Thank you all for coming. Artist Reception is Friday, September 9, 2010 3-7 2501 Parkview Drive Ft. Worth 76102 This painting is available for purchase. Have you ever dreamed of a vacation visited? I can recreate a painting from locations you have photographed. Commission's welcome. Contact me at Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Overlooking Lake Granbury by Sheri Jones 7 x 5 oil on canvas This was painted on location up the road from my house. It was another early morning, up before the sunrise and on site. Seeing the first peak of color was worth it. 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