New Direction?

Howdy Art Babies,

Recently, my work has gone in a new direction. OK, maybe not a new direction, more of a scenic byway. I’m still doing the alt-reality, expressionist-y thing, but with a twist.

These new paintings use a reduced, almost monochromatic, palette for more emotional impact. The series is called “Cutting Through the Static”. These portraits look kind of scratchy and ill-defined; a metaphor for these times where social media static fills our days and truth is only a fluid, situational concept. It’s as if the subject is coming into view on an old-school static-filled TV. (Ask your parents…)

The title of the series is from a song by State Champs.

“If only we could wait for the truth
When, you know, it’s not so dramatic
Let’s cut through the static”
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Here’s an example…

More about this artistic detour can be found in an interview I did with VoyageAustin E-zine.
https://voyageaustin.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-d-r-jones

BTW, the above cowgirl will be going to New Mexico for Art Santa Fe in the Santa Fe Convention Center, July 11 - 13. If you’re in the area, come see me in booth #231. It’s gonna be a good show!

Until next time, peace and art…

​drj