Talenthouse

Original contemporary Pochoir mixed media paintings on paper and canvas. Focusing on Nature and although not realistic they represent to me very real feelings and visions, such as the speed of the passing landscape, the vibrancy of the colours, the glimpses of nature in its intimate moments, and parts of the land in its guises.

Location Australia

Bio Melinda Jones (Mel Jones)
PO BOX 351 Katoomba NSW 2780
0417 250 630
mel@journeymoonart.com
www.journeymoonart.com

Mel Jones Exhibition & Gallery Representation Information

Art works are available for viewing at the following Galleries or by appointment at the Artists Studio;

The Nook Arts and Crafts Gallery - 133A The Mall, Leura NSW Australia 2784
Event Horizon Gallery - 186 Bathurst Road, Katoomba Australia 2780

Exhibition Schedule 2010 to 2008 –

(Note: As I am concentrating on this one style of art I have only included the exhibitions over the last two years as being reflective of my current art practice. I have however been exhibiting in solo and group shows since the early 90’s using a variety of mediums and styles including but not exclusive to; sculpture, glass, oil, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals, inks.)

2010 - (January 7th to 24th) – ‘Observing Nature’ at The Royal Botanic Gardens, in the Palm House Sydney - Solo Exhibition, and classes in the Pochoir technique by Mel Jones.
2009 - (December 9th to 20th) – Solo Exhibition at Event Horizon Gallery, 186 Bathurst Road, Katoomba 2780
2009 - (October 30th to November 15th) – ‘Landscape Transfiguration’ – A trio Exhibition, Mel Jones, Meredith Cooper, and Carolyn Eadie, at the Braemar Gallery Springwood NSW, From October 30th to November 15th.
2009 - (July to August)- Mel Jones Solo Show, ‘Reviving the Art of Pochoir’, Westmead Hospital, Sydney NSW
2009 - (June)-Finalist Acquisitive-The Westmead Art Competition, Westmead Hospital , Sydney NSW SWAHS Collection, permanent travelling display throughout NSW
2009 - (May to July) – ‘The Art of Seeing’ - Selected for show - Group Exhibition, The Edge Cinema Katoomba.
2009 - (May)- Winmalee ‘Autumn Artfest’, High School Drive, Winmalee
2009 - (January to April) – ‘Where sound and Vision meet’ - Selected for show - Group Exhibition, The Edge Cinema Katoomba.
2008 to 2009 – ‘Sublime Elevations’ - Selected for show - Sydney Olympic Park Authority at the Newington Armoury Gallery Homebush Sydney, a Blue Mountains Artist Company 2 month group exhibition.
2008 – ‘Crocket Group Art Prize and Exhibition’ – Selected for show – The Mountain Heritage Hotel and Spa Retreat Lovel St Katoomba NSW 2780
2008 – ‘Friends of the Braemar Gallery’ group exhibition.

Past Awards
2009 - SWAHS Collection, Sydney NSW, now on permanent display in NSW
2005 – Peoples Choice Award, Art Street, Katoomba
2005 – Highly commended Braemar Gallery Friends of the Braemar group Exhibition

Professional Memberships and Experience
AGNSW
Art Workers Alliance accredited member
Braemar Gallery – gallery volunteer for 12 months
BMAC – Blue Mountains Artist Connection – (assisting with hanging of exhibitions and conducting sales.)

Education


Currently - studying flexibly – Diploma of Counseling
2008 - Certificate III in Children’s Services
2008 - Certificate II in Community Services Work
2004 - Certificate IV in Hospitality Supervision
1996 - Associate Diploma in Music
1992 - Certificate in Music
1991 - Certificate in Fine Arts
Employment History


2004 to present – Self Employed.
2001 to 2004 – Front Desk Receptionist, Blue Mountains YHA
1990 to 2001 – Various Sales and Hospitality Industry Employment, in Australia and the UK.

Influences Margaret Preston, Monet, Jane Canfield, various impressionists, and the art deco period, as well as contemporary and modern Australian painters.

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