Rachel Jones and Art

trying to remember the sound of their voices By Rachel Jones Though framed, this is still a little  Work In Progress.  I wanted to share how she looked bathed in the sunlight shining like a star. I was thinking about all those I've lost in death. I look at photos and I tell others stories of the things they said and did and all those things that made them special to me. And so much time has passed, I begin to question... Is that how it really happened? Is that what he/she really said? Did I use the right voice? And so I began to question even more. Memories are tricky especially when there is no one else to corroborate the story. So I present, still in progress... Trying To Remember The Sound Of Their Voices

Dancers II by Rachel Jones  It was more difficult than I thought- trying to photograph shiny things in my house without a reflection. There is no place (I discovered). But you will get the idea with these two little paintings. The Dancers I & II.   Watching these   little creatures go about their daily business, free of the daily woes of most... just industrious to the end for the benefit of their tribe and strangers (where would we be without sweet sweet honey? ). Nature gives and teaches. Hope they put a smile on your face. (Available) Dancers I by Rachel Jones     

The days of live painting seem so long ago.  There has been plenty of organizing and revisiting unfinished pieces  in my little studio space. There has also been lots of reading, podcast  binging, walks and sketches. The “real” stuff is on the way.  In the meantime, browse my SHOP , contact me if you’d like to discuss  an idea, and I’m still doing virtual teaching.  Have a creative and beautiful day.  And if it’s safe to do so... Hug Someone. R.

                       We’ve had a lot of rain lately . Oil by Rachel Jones

Workshop Thursday, March 12th, Calabash, NC will be the next floral workshop I will be teaching with  Waterway Art Association . This one day all levels workshop will focus on still-life and floral watercolor play. Whether creating small embellishments or masterpieces, we’ll focus on thinking beyond the traditional with the medium. As always, lots of sharing, fun, and tangent art conversations are expected.  Hope to see you there. Contact  Waterway  for more details. 

TBT  UNPLUGGED Here is this week's TBT. Just looking at this one makes me feel relaxed and stress free. This is oil on mylar. The final on the left shows a slight shadow change from when I first painted it.  A work of art still in the studio is never safe from adjustments.   As Leonardo da Vinci reportedly said , " Art is never finished. Only abandoned."   Unplugged  by Rachel Jones Sold Free Shipping for contiguous US Please read the fine print at the bottom of  SHOP

Tensile Strength is defined as the resistance of a material to breaking under tension or the force required to pull something apart like a rope or a beam until it breaks . There are various nuances  to the definition, but you get the point. As much as it is a structural term, I think it equally applies to relationships whether it be familiar, romantic, friendships.....  Should a tensile strength exist is relationships? Yes? No? Is the idea of a "breaking point" taboo? In this day and age has that 'line' drawn in the sand receded? So many questions and so many circumstances. What I do know is that any sturdy structure requires a sturdy foundation. It's the little things that are important and strengthen that bond. Here is one of my favorite little things . This is today's TBT Throwback Pricing for 48 Hours. Great for gifting. Tensile Strength by Rachel Jones Oil on Panel 5” X 5”