Artists & Illustrators

SIMON JONES

Simon Jones’ career has two distinct halves. On the one hand he and his wife Caroline run an architectural visualisation business, producing watercolour representations of proposed architectural projects. The other side of his work is fine art: his free-flowing, atmospheric paintings of places in his native Wales are markedly different from his architectural works: here, there is room for experimentation, spontaneity and happy accidents. The free flow of water expresses architectural forms and the effects of light, with layered washes helping to define areas of light and shadow.

His studio, in his home in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, reflects this two-pronged career: one orderly side is given over to the architectural work, while the other side – a riot of paint tubes, brushes and half-finished paintings, is dedicated

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Artists & Illustrators

Artists & Illustrators5 min read
Flavia Birsan
CAPTIVATED BY THE VARIOUS FORMS of art growing up, Flavia Birsan realised she naturally possessed an artistic eye which fuelled her passion for painting. Known for her gestural painting style, her favourite theme explores the flow of time which enhan
Artists & Illustrators5 min read
Colour-coded The Secrets And Spiritualism Of The Blue Rider
“WE WERE ONLY A GROUP OF FRIENDS who shared a common passion for painting as a form of self-expression. Each of us was interested in the work of the other, in the health and happiness of the others.” It’s a warming statement from Gabriele Münter in 1
Artists & Illustrators1 min read
SUBSCRIBE TO Artists & ILLUSTRATORS
Get a whole year’s issues for just £34.95 13 FANTASTIC ISSUES A YEAR GREAT SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS Save £39.80 and receive 13 issues delivered directly to your door for FREE Europe €64.95 • USA $69.95 • Australia $89.95 • Rest of World £59.95 SAVE UP T

Related