Trevor Jones Art
The ramblings of a Canadian artist in Scotland. Stories about paint, life, love, kilts and a little bit of South Park.
Let’s get back to nature and raise some money for a great cause
2011 International Year of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.
Work with me and Trees for for Life to save the Scottish Caledonian Forest - with a little help from Twitter.
I stumbled upon a fantastic online artist's resource quite some time ago that I keep going back to. The author, Drew, is brilliant with his great advice and for his honest, no-nonsense commentary on the complexities of trying to "make it" as an artist in today's world. Click here to read more...
Edinburgh, Scotland
I'd like to present to you the stunning artwork of a Scottish painter I've known for quite some time. Camilla Watson's use of paint really is exquisite and so I've uploaded some images here with a short write up and bio along with a link to her website and contact details if you'd like to find out more. She's definitely an artist to keep your eye on.
Watson belongs to a long tradition of Scottish painting, which was largely influenced in the early 20th century by French artists such as Monet, Matisse, and Cézanne. Click here to read more...
I'd like to present to you the stunning artwork of a Scottish painter I've known for quite some time. Camilla Watson's use of paint really is exquisite and so I've uploaded some images here with a short write up and bio along with a link to her website and contact details if you'd like to find out more. She's definitely an artist to keep your eye on.
Watson belongs to a long tradition of Scottish painting, which was largely influenced in the early 20th century by French artists such as Monet, Matisse, and Cézanne. Click here to read more...
A little less than two years ago, notable Scottish art historian and Edinburgh University lecturer, Bill Hare was diagnosed with cancer.It’s been a long and arduous journey back to health; however, Bill has, with great relief, recently been given the ‘all clear’ by his doctor. Click here to read more...
Summer school classes at Leith School of Art
LSA is one of the most highly regarded art schools in Scotland, offering a wide range of classes including drawing, painting, printmaking, and jewellery making.
The school itself is based in a converted church originally built in 1868 by Norwegian Lutherans. Click here to read more...
Before my November exhibition I wrote an entry entitled “Was it all worth it?”I talked about my time at Art College and how I felt a little let down by the system and, even more so, by some of the people who worked there. Click here to read more...
What colour is the letter "A"? What does the number "1" taste of? Does listening to music, speaking or eating food produce colours, shape or texture? For most people, questions such as these tend to yield a look of bewilderment. However, research suggests that as many as 1 in 23 people experience some form of synaesthesia. Click here to read more...
I went to a huge exhibition of Gérôme's at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris last month. It was absolutely stunning! This painting was one of the many included along with sculpture and drawings. He was prolific! Click here to read more...
I'm back in the studio again now beginning work for my October show at the Leith Gallery.
Whenever I'm in need of inspiration I look to great painters like Joan Eardley. Here are a few of her paintings for your viewing pleasure. Click here to read more...
Saturday I'm back to work at the Leith School of Art for my figurative class after a nice, long Christmas break.I'll be talking to the students about the drawings of Giacometti the first two sessions... or maybe more than the first two classes… or maybe only one class. I don't really know. Click here to read more...