Darren Jones

Darren Jones is a Chicago based artist who captures nature’s beauty in his paintings which evoke emotion and a sense of humanity. Born in Canada, he is a self-taught artist who enjoys working in oil, acrylic and mixed mediums on canvas or wood panels. He is frequently asked how he began painting. From a young age he has always known that he has the soul of an artist but it wasn’t until one summer day in 2004, while going to movie, he passed an art store. He did not go in, but noticed a “starter” oil painting kit in the window for sale. Intrigued, he returned to the store after the movie and decided to make the purchase, one that he will never regret. He began painting that evening and has not put his brush down since. In March 2009, after being laid off from his executive position with a travel publication, he has taken the leap to pursue his passion full time! A decade later, he is going strong.

“The world and its never-ending natural surroundings inspire my soul, my thinking and my work.” Water, gardens and dramatic landscapes heavily influence his work. Growing up, fond memories of his mother’s gardens and how she tended to them so gently have been the inspiration for many of his paintings over the years. Traveling fre...

University of Windsor - Bachelors of Art – Political Science - 1990
University of Windsor - Honours Bachelor of Science – Business Administration - 1992

The Other Art Fair Chicago
The Other Art Fair Dallas
Cube Art Fair New York - Times Square Billboard - New York, NY
Cube – The American Art Fair of Brussels - Brussels, Belgium
Cube New York - Gala Patrons Dinner - New York, NY
Artist Residency - The Peninsula Chicago - Chicago, IL
The Architectural Digest Show – New York, NY
The Artist Project – New York, NY
The Artist Project – Toronto, ON
Gold Coast Art Fair – Chicago, IL
Port Clinton Art Fair – Highland Park, IL
One Of A Kind Show – New York, NY
One Of A Kind Show – Chicago, IL
Aspen Art Festival – Aspen, CO
Telluride Art and Wine Festival – Telluride, CO
Art On The Square – Madison, WI
Gary Fisher Studio – Solo Show – Washington D.C.
Media Street Productions – Solo Show – Windsor, ON
Fine Line Design Gallery – Group Show
Center on Halsted – Solo Show
Appellation – Solo Show