ABOUT

Inspired by the rugged, forested landscapes and lake-dotted scenery that surround him, Gord Jones brings the natural world to life through transparent watercolours. His work reflects a deep connection to place, using light and shadow—often first captured in his photography—as a foundation for his paintings. His impressionistic and semi-abstract style captures the emotion and atmosphere of nature.

 

As an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and the Society of Canadian Artists, Gord’s work highlights watercolour’s unique luminosity and celebrates nature’s transformative power.

 

Inspired by the landscape of the surrounding areas of the Haliburton Highlands, Gord Jones brings the natural world to life through transparent watercolours. His impressionistic and semi-abstract style reflects a deep connection to place.  Using light and shadow and highlighting watercolour’s unique luminosity, Gord captures the emotion and atmosphere of nature.   With a fluid palette and a blend of impressionistic strokes and semi-abstract techniques, Gord evokes both the memory and emotion of time and place.

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A passionate advocate for the expressive potential of watercolour, His paintings celebrate the transformative power of nature and the unique luminosity that only watercolour can provide.

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