Hi, I’m Bobbe Jones
My artwork is my journey. One that I love. Oil is my favorite medium with a preference for strong brushworks and a vibrant color palette, governed by my mood and the intended atmosphere of each painting. Â Â
My paintings reflect rural living in SW Colorado and include local birds, abandoned trucks, farm buildings, regional landmarks and glimpses into ranch life. Each subject has a story and reflects my personality. I use photo references and firsthand observations to create thumbnail sketches for reviewing proportions, light and shadow, and then arrange a composition. At this stage, I decide on the main color scheme, although I leave the plan open for change as the painting progresses. I may start with a drawing or simply the background depending on the subject matter. Either way, I begin loosely and later tighten up with details. Â Â
Ultimately, I look for emotion and leave room for adventure and change. Each painting is an unpredictable journey although there is a plan behind it.
Brushstrokes are important and charge the painting with energy while building a bridge between the painter and the viewer.  Brushwork gives a glimpse of the painter’s soul and character through its passion and vulnerability. By leaving a distinctive mark, I open up to the viewer, and invite them to participate in my artistic process. I believe in the energy, passion and connection an artist puts into the canvas. Â
CAREER HIGHLIGHTSÂ
I am affiliated with Oil Painters of America, Alla Prima Painters, Xanadu Gallery Catalogue, Zu Gallery, Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, Artisans of Mancos, Creative Art and Tea, Cortez Cultural Center and featured in Artist Closeup Magazine.
In April 2022, my art was featured on Colorful Colorado Creatives FB page and I was selected as Artist of the Day by NAWA for June 2022. My first solo show at Cortez Cultural Center and a main artist for the Bird Festival Exhibit in April/May 2024.
GALLERY REPRESENTATIONS:
Artisans of Mancos Gallery in Mancos, CO (2022)
Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, Cortez, CO (2022)
Zu Gallery, Cortez, CO (2022-23)
Creative Art and Tea, Durango, CO (2023)
Redwood Art Group Online Art Marketplace (2023)Â
Cortez Cultural Center, Solo Show (April 2024)
Artist Closeup Magazine (Featured in April 2024)
Bird Festival Exhibit, Cortez Cultural Center (May 2024)