Technique
Gesso and ground pumice are mixed together and applied to panel, next acrylic paint, charcoal and pencil are applied with water. This process is repeated numerous times until the desired effect is achieved. Once dry oil paint is then applied in thin layers to tie the piece together. In the next step I use a two part liquid resin with a torch to create layers, in between each of the layers of resin is paint and/or metal leaf.
About the Art
With my art, I’m working to bring the viewer inside the painting. While traditional paintings of the figure offer the viewer only one view or perspective of the moment, my paintings are exploring the 360-degree experience inside the human form in movement.
“Through multiple angles, different perspectives and imposed layers shown all at once I am working to capture the true passion of the human form.”
About the Artist
Texas contemporary artist Sam Jones IV expresses himself in a variety of media, including acrylic and oil on canvas; pencil, charcoal, pastel and acrylic on paper. As an artist his passion for dance and music is vividly depicted in his pieces.
Sam was born on December 18th, 1970 in Houston, Texas. From a very early age he demonstrated interest in drawing. He has studied and created art since early childhood when his paintings were influenced by vacations to New Mexico. Brightly covered canvases of adobes and detailed drawings of Native American Indians were representative of his early work. By early adulthood his work began to explore his surroundings and by his mid-twenty’s he was working with acrylic paint and pastel to create highly detailed paintings of churches and buildings. While working with pastels Sam discovered the effective use of texture. After applying texture to canvas and seeing how the paint moved through the surface in random patterns he began studying movement in art. For the next several years he painted many subjects, while diligently working to develop his personal style of painting. His new style of painting along with the Spanish influenced music and cultures of living in Texas lead him to paint his first dance painting. The series entitled “Dancer’s in the Paint” would soon follow.
Jones has evolved as a painter. He currently works as a full-time artist in Jonesboro Arkansas.
Sam's artwork adopts many forms and styles. His work has indeed found its niche and its own voice. This is most evident in his use of exuberant colors and his powerful black and whites inspired by his boundless passion towards the movement of dance.
Sam's work can be found in collections in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Exhibitions, Awards and Media
June 2011 - Featured on WLKY Morning News, Louisville, KY.
May 2011 - Featured on NBC Morning News, Kansas City, MO.
April 2011 – Selected Jury Member for US Congressional Art Show.
April 2011 – NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation - Featured Artist for Annual Art Slam Event and Fundraiser.
December 2010 – Selected Juror, North East Arkansas Annual Art League Show.
June 2010 – The Jonesboro Sun, Business Section - Featured Artist and Gallery. Jonesboro, AR.
May 2010 – Occasions Magazine, Cover and Feature. Jonesboro, AR.
April 2010 – Occasions Magazine, Gallery O Featured Artist. Jonesboro, AR.
February 2010 – Seton Williamson Foundation - Featured Artist for Annual Gala and Fundraiser.
November 2009 – Insite Magazine, Interview by Jo Anna Ordonez. Feature Sam Jones IV, Artist.
September 13th, 2009 – Arkansas Democratic Gazette, featured in an article covering the "Pinnacle Hills Arts Festival".
Spring 2009 - Kirchman Gallery | contemporary fine art, Featured the work of Sam Jones IV. Johnson City, TX.
January 2009 - Flat Creek Estates Winery, Licensed two of the “Dancers in the Wine” series for wine labels. Austin, TX.
December 2008 – Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival “Barrels Across Texas”, selected as one of 25 celebrity / artist to create and paint a wine barrel for charity. Austin, TX.
July 2008 – Art Business News, Featured Emerging Artist. Feature Sam Jones IV, Emerging Artist.
June 22nd - July 20th, 2008 - Austin Visual Arts Association. Selected Work for Scarbrough Exhbit
June 2008 - Eight Originals from “Dancers in the Wine” series purchased by Flat Creek Estates Winery.
October 12, 2007 - Houstonist.com, by Monica Danna. Interview: Sam Jones IV, Mixed Media Artist/Painter . Houston, Tx.
Featured artist 2006 World Salsa Championships. Las Vegas, NV.
World Poker Tour 2006 Commission. Las Vegas, NV.
Texas Challenge Ballroom Dance Competition, Licensed “Tango” for all marketing materials. Houston, TX. 2006-ongoing..
Selected for 2006 “Working Artist” program. San Antonio, TX.
Affiliations
Member Arkansas Arts Council
Member Portrait Society of America
