Rachel Jones and Art

 June is the beginning of some special shows locally and afar. The 2nd Annual Art and Wine event in Georgetown, SC has a juried show which THE SPEECH OF FLOWERS is included. Also, Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC currently is showing Small Works. I did a series of three oil paintings on 5 inch panels. I experimented with a Zorn palette mostly. There were a few extra colors added to achieve certain effects, but I will still persist with the Zorn combination. They are titled  WHISPERS 1,2,&3. Enjoy. -r UPDATE: THE SPEECH OF FLOWERS is also in a digital show for Cape Cod Cultural Center. Click on  This Link  to enjoy the other show entries. This piece is currently available (22” X 30” on Arches paper unframed) and dreamy if I must say so myself.  The Speech of Flowers by Rachel Jones     WHISPERS III, I, and II (order pictured) 

 I love nature. No matter the season, I dream of moments like these- total immersion in stillness  with the smell of earth in the air and nature’s buzz. It not only centers me, but also sparks creativity. If you live in this particular area of the south (or probably anywhere these days) saying the weather is “unpredictable”is becoming the norm. I began these paintings one season and it dragged out for many reasons until now- and various temperatures. This is always a weird stage because due to different paints, time, viscosity… the drying times are very different. One section may appear incorrect and I want to adjust it which often leads to having to adjust other things and before you know it, it’s a completely different painting. Impatience is often the culprit. Oiling-out is the best way I find to balance everything out and see the real colors. However… that can not be done until the painting is touch dry. Again… Patience . So I will put these babies away in a closet or an a...

Shall I go on... or just accept current circumstances? A Very HAPPY MONDAY to, All. Love more. Read more poetry. Go outside. Currently Available works on paper. Sizes are 30” X 22” and 20” X 16”. Contact for details.    Art By Rachel Jones  Art By Rachel Jones  Art by Rachel Jones

By Rachel Jones   Why is it so difficult sometimes to “Finish”. I know what I want to do, yet another project is started. Hopefully the Post-Its will keep me on track this week. 

She Always Brought Joy By Rachel Jones Multimedia on Paper 16” X 20”  This painting was made as a tribute to my sister. It doesn’t look like her. Which had others asking, How is this a tribute? A tribute can pay respect or reference aspects, qualities, or elements of the subject. This individual brought joy and laughter to a space. A refreshing offering like a bespoke fragrant bouquet. I know it’s only temporary, but I miss her. This painting has been juried in by Brian Rutenberg for the Myrtle Beach Art Museum.  It’s for a worthy cause.  I hope the recipient really connects with it.  It is  special. 

Oil painting by Rachel Jones  There is such bliss in nature. Each season has its own character. Each creature its own language. These works in progress have a bit to go… but well on the way. Unfinished it is still my happy place. Until then,  carry on.