Although born in a tiny town in Idaho, I grew up in the big city of Los Angeles as the fourth of eleven children. I remember melting crayons onto paper on the electric skillet at home with siblings (something everyone should try). During the summers in elementary school I took watercolor classes. I was able to survive my studies through high school because of art classes I was able to take, including the ones at Pasadena Art Center and others sponsored by Disney.

I naturally studied art and earned a BFA while attending Brigham Young University. Ever since I could remember, I have constantly reinvented myself artistically. But the recurring theme in my work deals with the earth and with people. Both human beings and the earth share a beauty impossible to replicate; they were both created by God. No matter how I try, my imitation only hints at the real thing. But, it is my job to get people to look closer at the wonder that surrounds us.

The inspiration for my work comes from my surroundings. I work from memory, photos I have taken, as well as in plein aire.


Rocky lives with his wife Jessica and three children in Florida.

11/21/11

The best Christmas gift is....

ART!

Now, through December 12th get *$10 off any **Portrait (regularly priced @ $100) and FREE Shipping!

*Just advertise my blog, either on your blog or on Facebook (or both!) and receive $10 off any Single Watercolor Portrait!  
(please leave me a comment telling me where you advertised and click the PayPal 'Advertised' payment option to receive your discount!)

**All you need is to submit a clear/quality photo of the person or persons you would like a Portrait of!

And the FREE Shipping applies to ALL Art now through Dec. 12th!  Please keep in mind, the sooner you order the more guarantee you'll have of your purchase arriving BEFORE Christmas!

Paypal is set up on the right.  If the Art you want is not listed on the price menu let me know!

Posted by Jones at Monday, November 21, 2011 0 comments  

7/14/11

Trees

Indian River
 
Oil on canvas
14 X 18
Original $145




Cypress Grove I
Oil on canvas
12 X 14
Original $100


Cypress Grove II
Oil on canvas
16 X 20
Original $145


Prints available upon request

Posted by Jones at Thursday, July 14, 2011 1 comments  

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3/23/10

Salt Lake City Temple

"Rich symbolism adorns the exterior of the Salt Lake Temple, depicting mankind's journey from mortality into the eternal realms."
For more cool fact info on the Salt Lake City Temple, click HERE.

30 x 22

Original Oil on Paper $550
Print on canvas $200
Print on Watercolor paper $100
Other sizes and papers available upon request

This picture was taken by Rocky's cousin Wendy and we REALLY appreciated ALL the pictures you sent us! As promised, if we use a photo sent to us for a painting, you get a FREE print! We'll get that in the mail to you soon!!

I am amazed with my husbands talent.

We're moving on to a new Temple, put in your request and if you can send us some artistic pictures, you too can win a FREE print!

Posted by Jones at Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9 comments  

Labels: Originals

2/23/10

Salt Lake City Temple

YES, Rocky has started working on a Salt Lake City Temple painting. I'm guessing he'll be finished no later than 2 weeks.

It's going to be gorgeous!!

Posted by Jones at Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1 comments  

9/8/09

busy

Sorry, things got put on hold a bit. Rocky started teaching again and is kept pretty busy with that.

Right now, we're looking to do more Temple paintings. I think the consensus (from the poll) was that the Salt Lake Temple and Nauvoo will be next. Now we just need reference pictures! If you live in that area, let me know, we'll work something out in exchange for your help!

Posted by Jones at Tuesday, September 08, 2009 1 comments  

8/1/09

Print Giveaway Winner!

...and we have a winner!

RONNIE from the blog 'Just Us Five'!

Congratulations
'Florida Storm'

don't worry folks, we'll do another give away soon! Right now Rocky is wanting to continue doing paintings of our beautiful Temples. He's done several of the Orlando Florida Temple and isn't sure which one to do next. On the right side is a poll, help us out by voting!

In addition, we need pictures, of your own taking, of your favorite Temple. Pictures that are used will either automatically win a free print or be entered into another drawing.

...Landscapes are a favorite of his, so feel free to submit any pictures!

Posted by Jones at Saturday, August 01, 2009 4 comments  

7/22/09

Orlando Florida Temple

The House of the Lord Jesus Christ, a place of holiness and peace, set apart from the world.





If you'd like to learn more about why we build Temples, here is a video

Posted by Jones at Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1 comments  

Labels: Originals

7/17/09

Restoration -Watercolor

Restoration
Original 11X14 $125

Prints: 11X14 $40
(other sized prints available upon request)


Posted by Jones at Friday, July 17, 2009 1 comments  

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