Patrick J. Jones

Biography

Patrick J. Jones is an award winning artist, author and teacher. His work has featured in major U.S. exhibitions, both in NYC and Pennsylvania, and his oil paintings reside in private collections worldwide. He has worked for most major publishers, ad agencies and film studios such as Lucasfilm, Disney and Warner Bros.

Patrick grew up in Belfast, Ireland, during the worst of the ‘troubles' where he spent most of his childhood drawing. After two years in the merchant navy he moved to London and spent fifteen years as an illustrator before once more travelling the world. He now lives and works in Brisbane, Australia, where he teaches Fantasy Figure Drawing Masterclasses online: www.pjartworks.com and live at QUT.

Patrick is the author of four best selling art technique books. His first book, 'Sci-fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques' chronicles his oil painting methods while his companion book, ‘The Anatomy of Style details his figure drawing methods.

His collected works, ‘The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones’ is published worldwide by Korero Press.

Artist’s Statement

Patrick J. Jones

“I'm a figurative artist who paints in oils. I place my figures in imaginary lands to portray the human spirit without the distraction of the modern world. My recent paintings revolve around themes of love, lust, betrayal and revenge. 

I believe core foundation drawing skills are essential for creating a confident artist's hand, and I believe understanding gesture is the key to drawing the figure with style.”

Reviews:

'The master artist makes it clear that getting the groundwork right is the key to great art...'
ImagineFX Magazine

'...in the tradition and quite as powerful as the best of Boris, Frazetta, and I would add Howard Pyle. I can't say enough here--his work reminds me at times of Jose Segrelles, one of the very finest fantasy illustrators ever...'

Bud Plant's Art Books

Blazing with color and heroics, Patrick's paintings capture the best of what Science Fiction and Fantasy has to offer- deft draftsmanship, killer compositions and sensual atmospheres. It is a thrill to see what he will unveil next from the studio...
Donato Giancola
Multi award winning SF & Fantasy artist and author

"Bringing his unique blend of exquisite color sense and delicate value control to everything from science fiction to classical mythology, Patrick paints for both the book cover and the museum wall."
Pat Wilshire

IlluXCon Co-Founder and author