by Ross Jones | Mar 10, 2024 | News
The Sentinel At first glance, this painting seems ominous; the ship is in peril, and disaster awaits.Why do we jump to conclusions when presented with a story or, in this case, a painting? When did we lose our curiosity to discover facts? Why are different points of...
by Ross Jones | Dec 21, 2023 | News
Fragile Flying Sometimes, the most inexpensive of toys can offer the most enjoyment. Take balsa wood gliders, for example. These packaged gliders cost only a few cents, could be assembled in minutes, and were available in most toy stores. Millions were sold in the...
by Ross Jones | Oct 12, 2023 | News
The golden age of travel In today’s world of advanced technology and electronic gadgets, there’s a certain charm in reflecting upon the origins of toys that captivated hearts and minds in a bygone era. With their simple yet elegant designs, tinplate toys...
by Ross Jones | Oct 5, 2023 | News
My Sketchbook When people open a sketchbook, they expect the first image to be fantastic and a captivating book of art that draws them in from the beginning, every page a masterpiece of finished art. But for me, my sketchbooks are a world apart from that expectation....
by Ross Jones | Aug 16, 2023 | News
Our tail-wagging friend Ten years ago, my partner Jo made a persuasive argument that our lives were missing something fundamental—a four-legged, tail-wagging friend. I, on the other hand, was sceptical. I wasn’t quite ready for the responsibilities of a pet....
by Ross Jones | Aug 2, 2023 | News
Temptation In Ross Jones’ painting “Temptation,” the artist captures a poignant moment in the life of Alice, his 10-year-old Labradoodle. The scene portrays Alice marooned in a tree hut, yearning for her prized tennis ball lying out of her reach. The...