Juanita Jones
JUANITA JONES
1936-present
Yukon, OK
Even as a child, Juanita was drawn to color—wildflowers, fresh fruit, a purple hill in the evening light, the changing seasons, even her mother’s lipstick. That early fascination continues to shape her work today. Her paintings are characterized by rich darks, russets, and golds, complemented by warm neutrals, with touches of blues, greens, and purples woven throughout.
She finds inspiration in quiet moments of light and atmosphere: the sun streaming through a window in the early morning, casting long shadows and catching the iridescence of glass; the soft blush of color in skin; the lush textures of fabric; and the lacy rhythms of overlapping foliage. These moments feel like poetry to her, each element connecting visually and emotionally, creating a sense of harmony and music within the composition.
Juanita paints a variety of subjects but focuses primarily on still life and people. These subjects allow her the flexibility to carefully control lighting, mood, and design; elements that are central to her artistic process.
Although Juanita did not begin painting until after the age of forty, she had long felt a desire to pursue art. In the 1970s, she took her first lessons with Mary Getches, a student of Dick Getz, who encouraged her to continue painting, especially portraits and figurative work. Over the years, Juanita has further developed her skills through numerous workshops, including those with Sergei Bongart and David Leffel.
Her work has been featured in national and regional juried exhibitions, including the American Artists Professional League, Inc., the Salmagundi Club in New York, NY; Pen and Brush, Inc. in Greenwich Village, Manhattan; the MOAK 4-State Regional in Springfield, MO; The July National Exhibition at the Associated Artists of Southport’s Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC; and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society in Osage Beach, MO.
Juanita has received numerous awards in local and state art shows and has completed more than fifty commissioned portraits.
