Barbara Ann Speed Jones
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Barbara Ann Speed Jones lives in Corsicana, Texas with her husband, Mark. They have one daughter and three grandchildren who are a great inspiration for her artwork. She has studied with several classical artists and approaches every new subject as an opportunity to learn. She believes the challenges in painting are endless and the journey makes life interesting. Her work is represented by the Wee Gallery Fine Art, LaNana Creek Gallery and Paulson Gallery.
Artist Statement
The beauty of the ordinary is what I try to capture in my paintings. We are surrounded by unlimited opportunities to share with others the unique qualities of color, light and form that are part of our everyday lives. Too often we overlook the simple beauty of God's creations or pass them by. Whether it's the quiet glow of a sunlit morning, the softness of a cloudy afternoon or the interplay of colors and form in a still life arrangement--I try to capture in my paintings the unique light and atmosphere of my subjects. I work from life, and I want viewers to feel like they're seeing what I'm seeing--on that day, in that place, in that way.
Exhibitions & Awards
2010
25th Annual Bosque Art Classic, Bosque Arts Center, Clifton, Texas.
Women Artists of the West 40th Annual National Exhibition, Olaf Wieghorst Museum, El Cajon, CA.
Associated Creative Artists 2010 Juried Member Show, Artists' Showplace, Dallas, Tx., The White Shawl and Teapot received Best of Show.
2009
Me and My Teady Bear received the Award of Top 15% Fine Art Views Painting Competition for November 2009.
American Plains Artists Ellen Noel Art Museum, Oddessa, Texas
ACA Juried Art Show, Dallas, Texas , Copper with Green Apples received Merit Award
Salon International 2009, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, Texas
Women Artist of the West National Juried Exhibition, Saks Galleries, Denver, Colorado, Measure of Goodness Saks Show Winner
2008
National Juried Art Show, Corsicana, Texas, Simple Pleasures received Honorable Mention
23rd Annual Conservatory Art Classic, Clifton, Texas
American Plains Artists 24th Annual Juried Exhibit, Museum of the Southwest,
The Berry Bucket received Award of Excellence
Breckenridge 17th Annual Juried Art Show
Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air 2008,Curiosity received the Asel Art Supply Merchant Award
Art Splash on the Square, Graham, Texas
Associated Creative Artists Juried Membership Show, Bowl of Cherries, ACA Executive Board Award
2007
Capturing the Moment, One Woman Show, Warehouse Living Arts Theatre and Gallery, Corsicana, Texas
Grand Opening Gala at the Texas Masterpiece Fine Art Gallery, Eddy, Texas
Plein Air Texas 2007 Juried Artist Exhibit sponsored by Southwest Gallery, Dallas Texas
American Impressionist Society 8th National Juried Exhibition, Hilligoss Gallery, Chicago.
Associated Creative Artists, Copper and Vegetables ACA Executive Board Award"
Art Splash on the Square Competition, Graham, Texas
Richardson Civic Art Society Juried Art Show
2006
Outdoor Painters Society Membership Show The Frame-up Fine Art Gallery, Mount Vernon, Texas
Breckenridge 15th Annual Juried Art Show
Plein Aire Event, Paint Historic Waxahachie-Daniel Smith Merchandise Special Award
Henderson County Art Show, Bird of Paradise Second Place, Mission Espada, Honorable Mention, Morning Ducks, Honorable Mention
Memberships
Oil Painters of America Women Arttists of the West
Outdoor Painters Society Corsicana Art League
Associated Creative Artist American Plains Artists
American Impressionist Society
Publications
American Art Collector, October 2009, American Impressionist Society Article Pg. 109
Corsicana Now Magazine, February 2009, Seeing Artistically, Pg.26
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