Yvonne L. Jones Artwork
Original Sketches & Paintings
Past Events:
2018
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival, Oxford City Event 12-20 May 2018. Site 206: 25 Dove House Close, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8BG. See below for opening times.
I took part in Oxfordshire Artweeks 2018, again exhibiting jointly with my friend and fellow artist Milena Lebedeva for the 4th time, from her address in Wolvercote. Milena originally from St Petersburg in Russia paints beautiful Mandalas inspired by her practice as a Yoga teacher.
I showcased a new series of abstract paintings in acrylic on canvas, which is a departure from my usual style of painting.
I also exhibited a selection of other artwork in various media, including landscapes and botanical art.
Milena and I were site number 206 at the Oxford City event, on the Summertown & Wolvercote section of the Artists Trail in the north of Oxford City. .
2017
Black History Month Art Exhibition at Oxford Brookes University, Union Hall, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus, Oxford, OX3 0BP - 21 October 2017
Celebrating Black History Month Oxford Brookes University hosted a series of events including an art exhibition by Black and Ethnic Minority members of the staff, faculty and student body on 21 October 2017. I exhibited some of my landscape paintings at this event, and had a selection of my art-inspired greetings cards and gifts for sale.
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival, Oxford City Event - 20-29 May 2017
I took part in Oxfordshire Artweeks 2017 after a two-year absence, again exhibiting jointly with my friend and fellow artist Milena Lebedeva. I exhibited a selection of landscapes and botanical art, showcasing paintings I completed on my painting trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy in early May 2017.
Oxford International Art Fair: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford - 24-26 February 2017
I took part in this international art fair in February 2017. This was my third successive appearance at this event at Oxford's historic Town Hall. I especially enjoy this event, as it is in my home town, enabling friends and family to share the experience.
2016
Grid Art Fair: The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL - 27-30 October 2016
I exhibited a selection of my landscapes including Tropical Beach and botanical art in various media, at the Grid Art Fair. This was my first appearance at this international art fair in the autumn of 2016 in the heart of London's East End.
Parallax Art Fair: Venice Arts Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Boulevade, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA - 29 April - 1 May 2016
After exhibiting at the London event at Chelsea Old Town Hall in October 2013, and also in July and October 2015, I participated in this international art fair in Los Angeles at the Venice Arts Gallery near Venice Beach. This was my first art exhibition outside the UK, and my first visit to California. I made my first international art sale at this event, a watercolour painting 'Bougainvillea'.
Oxford International Art Fair: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford - 26 - 28 February 2016
I had a very enjoyable and successful experience in February 2015 at this international event. I returned this year and showcased a series of new artworks, featuring Oxford landmarks and a selection of animal portraits, landscapes and botanical art in various media.
2015
Parallax Art Fair: Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London 23 - 25 October 2015
My exhibit 'Flora and Fauna' was on show at this international event at Chelsea Old Town Hall, my third appearance at this event. I exhibited a selection of animal portraits in pencil and watercolour, and botanical art including some new work in acrylic on canvas.
Parallax Art Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London 24 - 26 July 2015
I exhibited a selection of watercolour and acrylic landscape paintings at this international art event, which is held 3 times a year at Chelsea Old Town Hall in February, July and October.
Wolvercote & Wytham Summer Festival Art Show: All Saints Church, Wytham, Oxford - 27 & 28 June 2015
Wolvercote and Wytham villages have a summer festival each year, and also held a very successful art show for the first time in the summer of 2014. I will be exhibiting a small selection of my flower and animal sketches and paintings at this year's event.
Oxford International Art Fair: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford - 6 to 8 February 2015
I exhibited a selection of my sketches and paintings at this 3 day international art event, held annually at the historic Oxford Town Hall. My exhibits included landscapes in watercolour and acrylic, celebrity portraits, and animal portraits.
2014
Solo Exhibition: Henley Business School, Greenlands Campus, Henley - 19 July to 30 August 2014
A selection of my sketches and paintings were exhibited at Henley Business School, including watercolour landscapes from my recent travels in Italy and Sicily, floral paintings, animal portraits and celebrity portraits.
Solo Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, Broad Canvas, 20 Broad St, Oxford - 31 May to 26 June 2014
A selection of my watercolour and acrylic landscape paintings, and animal portraits in pencil and watercolour were displayed in the upstairs gallery at the Broad Canvas Art Supplies Shop in Oxford.
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival, Oxford City Event - 17 to 26 May 2014
I exhibited again at Oxfordshire Artweeks 2014 from 17 to 25 May 2014, with fellow artist Milena Lebedeva at her home in Wolvercote, and this time we were joined by Kate Chrznowska.
Guest Exhibition, Flavours of Italy, 67-69 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh - 1 to 19 May 2014
Flavours of Italy is a travel agent specialising in activity holidays in Italy, including painting, cooking and pilates.
I have visited Italy and Sicily several times with Flavours, and it was my first trip with them in 2010, which rekindled my great love of art and painting.
My watercolour painting 'Bougainvillea' was exhibited along with the artwork of other painting holiday guests at the Flavours of Italy offices in Edinburgh from 1 to 19 May 2014.
Solo Exhibition: Java Coffee House, 35 New Inn Hall St, Oxford - 14 Oct 2013 to 4 Feb 2014
A selection of my artwork went on display at this popular local coffee house.
2013
The Parallax Art Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London - 17 to 19 October 2013
I exhibited a small selection of my watercolour landscape paintings from my travels in Tuscany and Sicily at this 3 day event in London. This was the 8th annual event held by The Parallax Art Fair, which is managed by Barlow Fine Drawings.
Adderbury Art-Fest, St Mary's Church, Mill Lane, Adderbury, Near Banbury - 12 October 2013
I had 5 paintings on display in the art exhibition, and had a selection of items from my range of art-inspired greetings cards and gifts on sale in the craft fair.
Pegasus Theatre Art & Craft Fair, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE - 7 September 2013
I had a selection of my range of art-inspired greetings cards and gifts, and original artwork for sale at this event. This was the first event of this kind held at The Pegasus Theatre.
Window Display at Broad Canvas, 20 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS - 19 to 25 August 2013
My painting 'Tropical Beach' a 20" x 16" watercolour painting, went on display in the window of the Broad Canvas art supply shop from Monday 19 August 2013 to Sunday 25 August 2013.
Oxford Art Fair, The Fishes Country Pub, North Hinksey, Oxford, OX2 0NA - 27 & 28 July 2013
I exhibited a selection of my artwork at this event, and also had a selection of my range of art-inspired greetings cards and gift items for sale.
Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival, Oxford City Event - 4 to 12 May 2013
I exhibited at Oxfordshire Artweeks 2013 jointly with two fellow artists, Milena Lebedeva and Genia Neal at Milena's home in Wolvercote. This was my first ever public exhibition.