Rachel Jones and Art

I’m not just an artist. I’m also an art collector.  There is such joy gazing upon this wall first thing in the morning as the sun comes in with that first cup of coffee before the hustle of the day riddled with technology begins. And the places it takes me in the evening as we wind down with a glass of wine at night. Support Artists.  Their imagination sparks your imagination. 

This was truly a surprise! I walked into the  Island Art Gallery  REFLECTION show after a really long  day of work. Immediately I was energized by all the kind words, support, and acknowledgement from those in attendance. Recognition isn’t essential to practicing your art, but it surely encourages you when honored by your peers. Add caption

Charcoal on Bristol Paper by Rachel Jones So... I’m falling in love again with charcoal. I love the immediacy, the texture, the messiness.  Though I’m known for mostly painting females, I adore the structure of the male face But there is always that fear that I cannot do it justice-  especially if it is a male I’m not close to. I know almost every detail of my husband’s topography. So the real challenge was ‘could I paint a man I’ve never met’? I perused a lot of virtual friends until I found this gentleman that not only has an interesting and charismatic face anyway, but also great with lighting and photography. ‘In for a penny, in for a pound ‘ they say... I attempted a double portrait. It is tentatively titled “Betrayed With A Kiss”. Not only are there various aspects of each personality...those personalities are not always friendly to each other.  Sometimes outright enemies, sabotagers, betrayers, manipulators, gaslghters... You get the idea. Can not wait until...

Ask me some questions...... I had the pleasure of being part of an exhibit curated by Dr. Sarah L. Webb . The exhibit is currently on display until April at CAB Art Gallery   UNCW. The show explores "Colorism". If you are not aware of this term, please look it up. Chances are you've experienced it, witnessed it, propagated it.... Let's be honest - we all have some sort of bias. Often it is due to miseducation, our community, media... So have the conversations. Learn. Grow.  P.S.   The Cellist hiding in the corner was AMAZING! Dr. Sarah L. Webb /  (doll art by Stephanie Brown )                                                             CAB Art Gallery a...

It has been raining since last year... Here is a little Princess I recently painted while stuck in. Watercolor and Gold Leaf.  Very Little Rules Applied. Enjoy by Rachel Jones

More Charcoal Play   Enjoy I Can Feel The Heat Coming by Rachel Jones

Hope Woke Getting back to basics By Rachel Jones Charcoal on Bristol