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)
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I LOVE NATURE
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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 area I can
She Always Brought Joy
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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.
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These two paintings were delivered today to Art Harbor Gallery in historic Georgetown, SC. We weathered a tropical storm, are enjoying post storm cooler weather, and were treated to a majestic Blue Moon last night. All in all… quite thankful. The paintings are watercolor on quite heavy 300 lb paper. The phlox is one of the many night blooming flowers I was studying. To think when we close our eyes, an entire new world awakens! Support the Arts wherever you are. These are currently available. Happy Weekend, Y’all. -rachel More thoughts- “Imagine how bright she is…As bright as the sun…Even at night” is the uniting script on the previous post and this one- The Warrior Phlox. Night phlox is used in moon gardens due to its beautiful fragrance and vibrancy in the moonlight. These paintings are the sun and the moon/day and night/the heads and tail of the same coin. Both are currently available through @artharbor.sc 11” X 15” Watercolor on 300lb paper. The Phlox Warrior 11”x15” Watercolor