Trevor Jones Art
The ramblings of a Canadian artist in Scotland. Stories about paint, life, love, kilts and a little bit of South Park.
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Originally from Canada, I set out in 1996 with a backpack and an appetite for adventure. Three years and four continents later I found myself in Scotland, fell in love with it, and decided to stay.
Let's get back to nature and raise some money for a great cause
Through the phenomenon of Twitter I want to track down 140 generous artists who will each create a 6x9 inch artwork inspired by the forests or some element of the natural environment where they live. Click here to read more...
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.
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...
This article is from a post from my new site I've just created showcasing emerging artists from around the world.
My intention is that the blog will focus on a couple artists each month and there will also be articles by guest writers involved in some way with the art world sharing their knowledge and describing their experiences. Click here to read more...
My Dad fixes things. Pretty much anything and everything. He always has.
I grew up in a tiny, logging community in Canada just west of the Rocky Mountains. We were intrinsically connected to the trees. They were our life blood. Click here to read more...
I would like to extend a huge thank you to Rob and Alison of the UNIONgallery for all their hard work and preparation for my exhibition Synaesthesia II. Click here to read more...
On my morning bus journey to work yesterday I opened up the Metro, the source of all that is important in the universe, to an unnerving discovery.
Needless to say, I was a little taken aback… Click here to read more
So studies suggest that negativity and depression are inextricably linked to a wandering mind…
and I would wager that artists' minds wander more than most. Click here to read more
This is one of the videos made for me in trade for some of my artwork... click here to view video
Ok, obviously it's not about the money,
each day I wonder if I’m going to have to update my CV and send it out to the nearest Tesco or Sainsbury. And I'm certain 'long-term stability' is something that walks hand-in-hand with other imaginary creatures like the Snuffleupagus and the Tooth Fairy. Click here to read more...
A wee video of a few of my life drawings.Click here to view video...
Let’s face it, everyone loves art but few are willing to pay for it.And when I say 'pay for it', I mean pay enough for it to make it financially worthwhile for the artist. Click here to read more...
It's funny cause it's true –
I was in the 3rd year of my degree, a mature art student, thinking to myself, “Why am I here and what exactly am I doing with my life? Ma and Pa Jones obviously dropped me on my head when I was a baby and never told me about it.” Click here to read more...