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Massive Beauty-Owned by Zion National Park

Welcome to the fine art site and blog of artist Janice Trane Jones. There are watercolors and oils available for purchase. Commissions are welcome.  Also check the archives for possible paintings for reproduction prints.   FREE SHIPPING  for all purchases within the continental US.

The artist also encourages feedback and blog critiques.. Please take the time to enjoy the paintings and leave a comment and to visit the on-line gallery of wasatchbackartists.com to view the art of  wasatch back artists including myself as well at dailypaintersofutah.blogspot.com.  Thanks for visiting.  

Painting of the Week

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WEEK of Sept. 05, 2010

Hummingbird in Flight IV 9 x 12 watercolor

 I love to watch the hummingbirds in the yard especially in August as they prepare to start their journey south for the winter. The three feeders in the yard can sometimes see over 50 birds fighting for their share of sugar water. This painting is 9 x 12 unframed but the purchase includes a white mat and sells for $99 with free shipping in the US. It’s painted on Arches 300lb coldpressed paper and high grade pigments.

WEEK of June 01, 2010

Fountains in Spring SOLD

WEEK of May 18, 2010

The Nap original watercolor 16 x 20

These kittens were so content when I took their photo and sketched them. They occasionally looked up at me while their mother took a much needed rest. The is an original watercolor on Arches 300lb paper and high grade pigments. The purchase price is $299  with free shipping in the continental US.  Contact me by email to purchase.

WEEK of May 03, 2010

All Options Closed Original oil on stretched canvas wrap 24 x 48

WEEK of April 12, 2010

Vintage Climber original watercolor 16 x 20

This is an original watercolor on Arches 140lb paper and high grade pigments. The purchase price is $299 with free shipping in the continental US.
WEEK of April 01, 2010

This Flower is For You! Sold

WEEK of March 15, 2010

Contrasting Still Life 16 x 20 Original oil on stretched canvas

 This still life just felt good to paint with the yellow of the pears and the purple of the asian lillies. To purchase please contact me by email. Free shipping in the continental US. 

WEEK of March 6, 2010

Cherry Season 5 x 7 original oil on raymar panel

WEEK of  Feb. 20, 2010

Poppies in Process I Sold

WEEK of Feb. 5, 2010

Sticks and Stones 16 x 20 Original Oil on panel

WEEK of Jan. 27, 2010

Bailing the Hay Original oil 8 x 16

 This is an original oil on raymar panel that measures 8 x 16 unframed. The painting is of a farmer bailing the hay in late summer, getting ready for colder weather. To purchase the painting please contact me by email.

WEEK of Jan. 18, 2010 SOLD

WEEK of Jan. 10, 2010

Basking in the Sun SOLD

WEEK of Dec. 07, 2009

The Garden Fairy SOLD

 WEEK of Nov. 26, 2009

Snow Day in Midway SOLD

What’s Happening Blog

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June 21, 2010

The Heber Valley nestled in the majestic Wasatch Mountains is home to several art functions during the summer months. One that has become quite well known is sponsored by the Midway Art Association and called the “Plein Air Paradise”. Hundreds of artists from around the Intermountain region arrive during a two week period in late June through the first week of July to paint the renowned scenery and compete for prizes. This is an event to come and watch and enjoy the fantastic art. There are two days of paint-outs in the cities of  Midway and Heber that draw crowds and an anxious group of artists waiting to see who wins the competition. Come join us!!

April 23, 2010
The Springville Spring Salon Annual Art Show in Utah is now exhibiting. It is one of the largest juried art show in the state and I recommend it for art lovers of all ages. The museum also has one of the most premier Russian Impressionists Collections that I am know of in the US.   Some very beautiful paintings. 

Feb. 14, 2010
Today I went to visit the current artist-in-residence artist at Zion National Park. His name is Dennis Farris from Texas. His work is unbelievable! I recommend going to his website and reading his daily blog about his experience as well as viewing is fantastic art. (dennisfarris.com)

Jan. 26, 2010
This week I joined an on-line gallery of daily painters from Utah. It’s an amazing site and the creator of the site, artist Diane Whitehead is a phenomenal painter and person. She has sold over 5000 paintings on ebay alone and sells from 5 galleries and 2 on-line galleries. I have no idea where she finds the time.
Katrina Berg, a painter from Midway, Utah is also featured. She paints old homes in Utah with a very unique comtemporary look and has recieved numerous awards for her work. Please take the time to go to dailypaintersofutah.blogspot.com and view the art.

Jan. 12, 2010
It was a great success at Soldier Hollow for the wasatch back artists. We hope to also be able to show our art during the month of Aug. at the same venue because the largest Sheep Dog Competition occurs at Soldier Hollow during the annual Labor Day Weekend celebrations in the Valley.
Locals have another opportunity to see our art. Starting Jan. 14, 2010 Katrina Berg and I will be exhibiting at the Patrick Lofts in Salt Lake City. We will also be on the Gallery Stroll for Jan. 2010, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15. These are new lofts located in the Historic Patrick Dry Goods Building on 2nd South and 2nd West. We would love to have visitors come see our art.
We are also working on a site to show our art at the Sundance Film Festival. I will post an update of the location when we have received word.

Dec. 18, 2009
The six artists that comprise the on-line gallery of wasatchbackartists.com are excited to announce we will be showing our art during the week of Jan. 01, 2010-Jan. 10, 2010 at the wonderful SOLDIER HOLLOW STATE PARK FACILITY in Midway, Utah. This beautiful facility was built for the 2002 Winter Olympics for the cross-country events. We would love to have visitors come see our art and enjoy the sleigh riding and skiing that is offered at the site. The art will be shown in the building housing the restaurant. It is worth the trip to the Heber Valley just to see the spectacular views of the valley covered in snow and the mist of season.
There will be a lot of paintings with themes of winter, snow, sleigh riding, skiing etc. at the show. Hope to see you there. Janice 

How Many Times Do I . . . !!!

11/30/09  GOOD NEWS . . . . .Found out the painting titled “How Many Times Do I . . .  !!!”  was awarded 3rd place in the wildlife/student division of ARTIST MAGAZINE’S annual contest. I hope you enjoy the antics of the ravens in this painting.

11/21/09  Today I am learning to blog and create a site for the first time. Anyone coming onto the site please bear with me until I get this down and everything looks good. You are still able to view all the available art and purchase it.  I am a member of an on-line gallery called WASATCH BACK ARTISTS and we sell our art on-line at WWW.WASATCHBACKARTISTS.COM. You will find six wonderful artists on that site and if you login daily you will see a new painting by one of the artists.  Janice