Nancy Jones

I am an impressionist artist. When I paint, I try to capture the spirit of time and place rather than the reality. I find my inspiration in the natural beauty of Ontario. It is a rugged, beautiful province.

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I create movement and texture in all of my paintings by using different brush strokes. To capture wind, I will swipe a dry brush over the painting image. It is most interesting to do when the canvas is still a bit wet. I often use a damp cloth to wipe back the colours I have applied. This creates a softer texture and reduces the intensity of the colour.

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I apply transparent layers of paint using a large brush to soften areas of the painting. In this way, I build up luminous colour by applying transparent glazes of colour.

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To lead the viewer’s eye to the centre of interest in the painting, I apply the paint in sharper edges with more contrasting colour in that area.

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My paintings are about colour. I mix primary colours (red, yellow, blue) to create rich colours in my paintings.

Please join me in my studio during the Images Studio Tour 2024 and talk about art with me!