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From Camera to Brush – Making the Transition From Photographer to Contemporary Abstract Painter, art commentary and inspiration.
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From Camera to Brush – Making the Transition From Photographer to Contemporary Abstract Painter, art commentary and inspiration.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 294 )
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Rod Jones Artist Studio
https://rodjonesartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0380-1.mp4 When it comes to an artist’s studio I am proud to say my brushes and I have been eagerly... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
I Spy and So Can You
https://rodjonesartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0370.mp4 Sometimes an intimate detail of a painting in motion captivates the mind’s eye. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Art Triumphs Where Memory Fails
One night when I was walking down the Champ Elysees I looked up at the Arc de Triomphe. Witnessing various people and I suspect many... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Candy Devonchensey
Size (h w d): 36 x 36 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: An unusual name for a painting perhaps…but there is a bit of a back story here. Everyone... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Thoughts Within
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 0.75 in Medium: oil on canvas Description: The modern “selfie” of thoughts reflections, this painting reveals and expresses by... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Josephine Baker
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: Why is this painting entitled Josephine Baker? Before the paint was even remotely dry and it... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
When America Weeps
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: Not since America’s Civil War has there been such a divide. Brother against brother all on... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rue De Paris
Size (h w d): 24 x 36 x 0.75 in Medium: oil on canvas Description: An enchanting maze of Paris streets found their way onto my canvas. Read more
Posted on 21 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Anomalous
Size (h w d): 36 x 36 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: Am I truly deviating from what is usual or normal in my paintings? Or is it just my... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Communique
Size (h w d): 36 x 36 x 1.5 in Medium: oil on canvas A communique from where? Let the viewer interpret the message from within or from without. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
12:15
Size (h w d):18 x 24 in Medium:oil on canvas Description: Because I never seem to judge the amount of paint I’m mixing when working on a work of art, I... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Veiled Perceptions
Veiled Perception Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: Our imagination knows no boundaries. Thoughts come and go. Some are generate... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Clicquot
Cliquot Size (h w d):30 x 24 x 0.75 in Medium:oil on canvas Description: Tchin tchin to all my social followers! We can’t really share a classic champagne... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Night of the Black Panthers
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Type: Painting Here kitty, kitty…a frightening painting unless you are Cat People. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rod Jones Artist #HatTip2U
Why Do I Use the Tipping Hat as My Profile Pic? The #1 reason it has always reminded me of graciousness and respect. Growing up as I did, I had the opportunity... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
SW 1800’s
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: I have spent a good portion of my life traveling around and visiting many towns and national... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
View of Spring
Size (h w d):36 x 36 x 1.5 in Medium:Oil on Canvas Description:A non-saccharine approach to spring – View of Spring allows the viewer a snippet of spring, almos... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil on Canvas Description: Certainly billions of Christians around the world observe Holy Week in... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Imaginary Bliss
Size (h w d): 36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium: Oil On Canvas Can you express 5 things in your life that created total bliss? That in itself can be a joyful experience,... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Size (h w d):36 x 48 x 1.5 in Medium:Oil on Canvas Description:On a late evening, not so long ago, I was looking out my studio window at the surrounding forest. Read more
Posted on 05 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE