Jane E. Jones
Watercolorist, Lecturer, Juror, Instructor
Experience
Has studied with more than 90 professional artists from across the United States and Europe
Invited lecturer and juror for more than 90 art organizations
Workshop instructor, demonstrator, critique programs
Jane E. Jones Art Studio: Owner for almost 50 years, teaching all levels of watermedia classes and "on location" workshops
Exhibits and AwardsSWS Merchandise Award: 2021, 2020, 2022
SWS Membership Award: Edgar A. Whitney 1st Place Award, 2015
SWS Membership Show “Best of Show” 2014, 2012; First Place 1990SWS Membership Show Awards: 2024, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2003, 1991, 1990, 1987, SWS Signature Member
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition: 2021, 2014, 2005, PWS Signature Member
Artisan Search finalist for Collage & Assembly category 2011
National Watercolor Oklahoma: "Best of Show”1988, Shows: 2004, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1991, 1987, 1989, NWO Signature Member
Western Colorado Watercolor Society, 2013, Awards: 2003, 2001, 2000,WCWS Signature Member
National Watercolor Society Award: 1998, NWS Signature Member
Longview Art Museum 35th Annual Invitational, 1994
Featured Artist 1993 Flora Awards (Honoring Lady Bird Johnson)
Montserrat Gallery Competition, New York, NY, 1992
Napa Valley 1992 Watercolor Competition, Advanced Category, Honorable Mention
Kentucky Watercolor Society Annual National Exhibition: 1994, 1991
WFWS Merchandise Award: 2023Western Federation Watercolor Society: 2020, WFWS Master Signature Member; 2015, 2014, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1995, 1992, 1990, Award of Excellence, 2003, WFWS Signature Member
Associated Creative Artists, Awards: 1995, 1991, 1989, ACA Signature Member
Texas Watercolor Society, San Antonio, TX, 1989, 1988, TWS Signature Member
Madison Watercolor Open, Madison, Wisconsin, 1988
Watercolor Art Society, Houston, TX, 1988
The Salmagundi Club Competition, New York, NY, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1987 Award: 1988,
Who's Who of American WomenArtists’ Showplace First Juried Show, Dallas, TX, First and Second Place Watercolor, Third Overall, 2005
Texas Watercolor Society, 50 Years of ExcellenceIncluded in "Best of Watercolor" Magazine, 2025
______________________________________________________________________________________ Publications Northlight "Art Journey Abstract Painting": A Celebration of Contemporary Art, April 2017
Acrylics Works #3, Northlight Publication, 2016; Watercolor Artist Magazine, “The Best Art of 2014” February 2015; Journeys to Abstraction, 100 Contemporary Paintings, 2012 ( 2 paintings); Watercolor Artist, “Approaches to Abstraction”, August 2012; Cloth, Paper Scissors magazine Winter 2011; American Artist, Watercolor, “Colorado Markings” Spring 2000 issue; Fifty Years of Excellence, Texas Watercolor Society; American Artist, Winter Watercolor 1998; Watermedia Techniques, Watson Guptill publication For Releasing the Creative Spirit by Marilyn H. Phillis; The National Artist's Network, 1993-94 Edition; Splash 5: The Glory of Color, North Light books; Rockport Publishers books : The Best of Watercolor 2, The Best of Watercolor: Painting Color The Best of Watercolor: Painting Composition
Book: Creativity Through Design, 2023 - co-authors Jane E. Jones & Linda B. Franklin
Galleries Artists' Showplace, Dallas, TX Periodicals "Artists of Texas" 1989 & 1999
Collections Forbes Collection, New York City Mary Kay Cosmetics, Dallas Republic National Bank, Dallas Warner Amex Communications, Dallas Sea World, Orlando, Florida Phillips Information Systems, Dallas Fishback and Moore, Dallas Mostex, Dallas Arthur Anderson, Dallas Rolm Corporation, Dallas GTE Corporate Offices, Dallas DOW Chemical, Dallas Medical City and Green Oaks in Dallas, Texas Health Park in Ft. Meyer, Florida Eastwood in Memphis, Tennessee Paris Regional Cancer Center in Paris, Texas Memorial in Mobile, Alabama, Invited artist - Forbes Trinchera Ranch, July 1999 Forbes Gallery Show - April-May, 2000, New York City - June-August, 2000, Burlingame, CA, International Society of Fine Art - Paris, France, 2000 Red River Revel Limited Edition Posters, Watercolor Without Boundaries Texas – Italia, 2001 Milan, Italy
Has studied with more than 90 professional artists from across the United States and Europe
Invited lecturer and juror for more than 90 art organizations
Workshop instructor, demonstrator, critique programs
Jane E. Jones Art Studio: Owner for almost 50 years, teaching all levels of watermedia classes and "on location" workshops
Exhibits and AwardsSWS Merchandise Award: 2021, 2020, 2022
SWS Membership Award: Edgar A. Whitney 1st Place Award, 2015
SWS Membership Show “Best of Show” 2014, 2012; First Place 1990SWS Membership Show Awards: 2024, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2003, 1991, 1990, 1987, SWS Signature Member
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition: 2021, 2014, 2005, PWS Signature Member
Artisan Search finalist for Collage & Assembly category 2011
National Watercolor Oklahoma: "Best of Show”1988, Shows: 2004, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1991, 1987, 1989, NWO Signature Member
Western Colorado Watercolor Society, 2013, Awards: 2003, 2001, 2000,WCWS Signature Member
National Watercolor Society Award: 1998, NWS Signature Member
Longview Art Museum 35th Annual Invitational, 1994
Featured Artist 1993 Flora Awards (Honoring Lady Bird Johnson)
Montserrat Gallery Competition, New York, NY, 1992
Napa Valley 1992 Watercolor Competition, Advanced Category, Honorable Mention
Kentucky Watercolor Society Annual National Exhibition: 1994, 1991
WFWS Merchandise Award: 2023Western Federation Watercolor Society: 2020, WFWS Master Signature Member; 2015, 2014, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1995, 1992, 1990, Award of Excellence, 2003, WFWS Signature Member
Associated Creative Artists, Awards: 1995, 1991, 1989, ACA Signature Member
Texas Watercolor Society, San Antonio, TX, 1989, 1988, TWS Signature Member
Madison Watercolor Open, Madison, Wisconsin, 1988
Watercolor Art Society, Houston, TX, 1988
The Salmagundi Club Competition, New York, NY, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1987 Award: 1988,
Who's Who of American WomenArtists’ Showplace First Juried Show, Dallas, TX, First and Second Place Watercolor, Third Overall, 2005
Texas Watercolor Society, 50 Years of ExcellenceIncluded in "Best of Watercolor" Magazine, 2025
______________________________________________________________________________________ Publications Northlight "Art Journey Abstract Painting": A Celebration of Contemporary Art, April 2017
Acrylics Works #3, Northlight Publication, 2016; Watercolor Artist Magazine, “The Best Art of 2014” February 2015; Journeys to Abstraction, 100 Contemporary Paintings, 2012 ( 2 paintings); Watercolor Artist, “Approaches to Abstraction”, August 2012; Cloth, Paper Scissors magazine Winter 2011; American Artist, Watercolor, “Colorado Markings” Spring 2000 issue; Fifty Years of Excellence, Texas Watercolor Society; American Artist, Winter Watercolor 1998; Watermedia Techniques, Watson Guptill publication For Releasing the Creative Spirit by Marilyn H. Phillis; The National Artist's Network, 1993-94 Edition; Splash 5: The Glory of Color, North Light books; Rockport Publishers books : The Best of Watercolor 2, The Best of Watercolor: Painting Color The Best of Watercolor: Painting Composition
Book: Creativity Through Design, 2023 - co-authors Jane E. Jones & Linda B. Franklin
Galleries Artists' Showplace, Dallas, TX Periodicals "Artists of Texas" 1989 & 1999
Collections Forbes Collection, New York City Mary Kay Cosmetics, Dallas Republic National Bank, Dallas Warner Amex Communications, Dallas Sea World, Orlando, Florida Phillips Information Systems, Dallas Fishback and Moore, Dallas Mostex, Dallas Arthur Anderson, Dallas Rolm Corporation, Dallas GTE Corporate Offices, Dallas DOW Chemical, Dallas Medical City and Green Oaks in Dallas, Texas Health Park in Ft. Meyer, Florida Eastwood in Memphis, Tennessee Paris Regional Cancer Center in Paris, Texas Memorial in Mobile, Alabama, Invited artist - Forbes Trinchera Ranch, July 1999 Forbes Gallery Show - April-May, 2000, New York City - June-August, 2000, Burlingame, CA, International Society of Fine Art - Paris, France, 2000 Red River Revel Limited Edition Posters, Watercolor Without Boundaries Texas – Italia, 2001 Milan, Italy
