Maria Jones-Phillips
@mariajonesphillipsart.com
🇬🇧🇪🇸🌏
Professional fine artist, craftswoman, photographer, writer.
I create everything from abstract to realism. Limited edition prints available on request.
For commissions and list of works for sale, please visit my website:
mariajonesphillipsart.com
Professional fine artist, craftswoman, photographer, writer.
I create everything from abstract to realism. Limited edition prints available on request.
For commissions and list of works for sale, please visit my website:
mariajonesphillipsart.com
Pinned
In the interests of maintaining my sanity, I am calling this portrait finished. I figure if I post it, maybe it'll stop me fiddling with it any further.
Portrait of Bill #4 - 18x24 in. #Watercolour and #gouache on Not. #portrait #painting #fineart #artist #watercolor #aquarelle #blackhistory #BHM
Portrait of Bill #4 - 18x24 in. #Watercolour and #gouache on Not. #portrait #painting #fineart #artist #watercolor #aquarelle #blackhistory #BHM
#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #WIP #OilPainting #AllaPrima #FineArt #Realism
I've started puting paint on this one. It is however, so difficult to do this stage alla-prima, but it's necessary given the detail and the blending I want to achieve. Once dry, I will add more layers of paint to each item.🤯🥵
I've started puting paint on this one. It is however, so difficult to do this stage alla-prima, but it's necessary given the detail and the blending I want to achieve. Once dry, I will add more layers of paint to each item.🤯🥵
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #WIP #OilPainting #AllaPrima #FineArt #Realism
I've started puting paint on this one. It is however, so difficult to do this stage alla-prima, but it's necessary given the detail and the blending I want to achieve. Once dry, I will add more layers of paint to each item.🤯🥵
I've started puting paint on this one. It is however, so difficult to do this stage alla-prima, but it's necessary given the detail and the blending I want to achieve. Once dry, I will add more layers of paint to each item.🤯🥵
#WIP #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulant #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist #Portrait
Almost finished with the blocking-in, just a little more canvas to cover before I can start painting properly. This stage is so messy, but the opulance of my daughter's 1st birthday is emerging! 🎈👍🏼🥰
Almost finished with the blocking-in, just a little more canvas to cover before I can start painting properly. This stage is so messy, but the opulance of my daughter's 1st birthday is emerging! 🎈👍🏼🥰
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
#WIP #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulant #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist #Portrait
Almost finished with the blocking-in, just a little more canvas to cover before I can start painting properly. This stage is so messy, but the opulance of my daughter's 1st birthday is emerging! 🎈👍🏼🥰
Almost finished with the blocking-in, just a little more canvas to cover before I can start painting properly. This stage is so messy, but the opulance of my daughter's 1st birthday is emerging! 🎈👍🏼🥰
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Portrait #Artist #Balloons #Baby
This is where I'm at with this painting. Still in the rudimentary blocking-in stage. My daughter didn't have ginger hair, but it was gold-hued when she was a baby. It still is although, I haven't seen her natural hair colour in years! 🤭
This is where I'm at with this painting. Still in the rudimentary blocking-in stage. My daughter didn't have ginger hair, but it was gold-hued when she was a baby. It still is although, I haven't seen her natural hair colour in years! 🤭
October 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hey all!
I've been up to my eyeballs the past few weeks doing layout drawings for several paintings I have planned. One is a commission.
I've also been writing. Drop by and have a read. 🤗
Hopefully soon, I'll have something to show you! #art #fineart
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I've been up to my eyeballs the past few weeks doing layout drawings for several paintings I have planned. One is a commission.
I've also been writing. Drop by and have a read. 🤗
Hopefully soon, I'll have something to show you! #art #fineart
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/09/19/t...
Transition
I awoke in the early hours of this morning to my usual deep philosophical thoughts. You see, this is part of my art too as these philosophical musings often inform the kind of art I do. The above w…
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September 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Hey all!
I've been up to my eyeballs the past few weeks doing layout drawings for several paintings I have planned. One is a commission.
I've also been writing. Drop by and have a read. 🤗
Hopefully soon, I'll have something to show you! #art #fineart
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/09/19/t...
I've been up to my eyeballs the past few weeks doing layout drawings for several paintings I have planned. One is a commission.
I've also been writing. Drop by and have a read. 🤗
Hopefully soon, I'll have something to show you! #art #fineart
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/09/19/t...
#OilPainting #BlueSkyArtShow #Skyline #Artist #Landscape #Realism #PhotoRealism
This painting is finished at last, albeit two months later! I was hoping it would be a quick one, but it wasn't. 😐😁
A photo of Bill's was the inspiration yet again (he takes great photos).
'Dos Hermanas Caminando'
This painting is finished at last, albeit two months later! I was hoping it would be a quick one, but it wasn't. 😐😁
A photo of Bill's was the inspiration yet again (he takes great photos).
'Dos Hermanas Caminando'
August 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#OilPainting #BlueSkyArtShow #Skyline #Artist #Landscape #Realism #PhotoRealism
This painting is finished at last, albeit two months later! I was hoping it would be a quick one, but it wasn't. 😐😁
A photo of Bill's was the inspiration yet again (he takes great photos).
'Dos Hermanas Caminando'
This painting is finished at last, albeit two months later! I was hoping it would be a quick one, but it wasn't. 😐😁
A photo of Bill's was the inspiration yet again (he takes great photos).
'Dos Hermanas Caminando'
#Flamenco #Mudic #Lullaby
I've been listening to this on loop while I paint this afternoon. Problem is, it makes me cry like a baby so it's hard to see what I'm painting!
Oof! Rancapino Chico's voice is something else.
Mi familia Andaluza Gitana. Que orgullo me siento.❤️
youtu.be/wzol3e24fm4?...
I've been listening to this on loop while I paint this afternoon. Problem is, it makes me cry like a baby so it's hard to see what I'm painting!
Oof! Rancapino Chico's voice is something else.
Mi familia Andaluza Gitana. Que orgullo me siento.❤️
youtu.be/wzol3e24fm4?...
Alonso Nuñez Rancapino Chico "Campanitas de la Aldea"
YouTube video by Rancapino chico oficial
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August 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#Flamenco #Mudic #Lullaby
I've been listening to this on loop while I paint this afternoon. Problem is, it makes me cry like a baby so it's hard to see what I'm painting!
Oof! Rancapino Chico's voice is something else.
Mi familia Andaluza Gitana. Que orgullo me siento.❤️
youtu.be/wzol3e24fm4?...
I've been listening to this on loop while I paint this afternoon. Problem is, it makes me cry like a baby so it's hard to see what I'm painting!
Oof! Rancapino Chico's voice is something else.
Mi familia Andaluza Gitana. Que orgullo me siento.❤️
youtu.be/wzol3e24fm4?...
August 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#Birds #NaturePhotography #Duck #Crow #LittleEgret #Squirrel
Some years ago I came across a strange anomaly in amongst my photo archive consisting of tens of thousands of images collected over the years. They each have a 4 digit number. I noticed similarities between images of the same number. 👇🏽
Some years ago I came across a strange anomaly in amongst my photo archive consisting of tens of thousands of images collected over the years. They each have a 4 digit number. I noticed similarities between images of the same number. 👇🏽
August 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#Birds #NaturePhotography #Duck #Crow #LittleEgret #Squirrel
Some years ago I came across a strange anomaly in amongst my photo archive consisting of tens of thousands of images collected over the years. They each have a 4 digit number. I noticed similarities between images of the same number. 👇🏽
Some years ago I came across a strange anomaly in amongst my photo archive consisting of tens of thousands of images collected over the years. They each have a 4 digit number. I noticed similarities between images of the same number. 👇🏽
#WhiskersWednesday #AncientEgypt #Bastet #Cat #Goddess
Me and Bill had a lot of fun at the Brooklyn Museum of Art during my birthday visit to New York recently. We spent hours just in the Ancient Egyptian exhibition taking photos of the amazing artefacts there.
Me and Bill had a lot of fun at the Brooklyn Museum of Art during my birthday visit to New York recently. We spent hours just in the Ancient Egyptian exhibition taking photos of the amazing artefacts there.
August 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#WhiskersWednesday #AncientEgypt #Bastet #Cat #Goddess
Me and Bill had a lot of fun at the Brooklyn Museum of Art during my birthday visit to New York recently. We spent hours just in the Ancient Egyptian exhibition taking photos of the amazing artefacts there.
Me and Bill had a lot of fun at the Brooklyn Museum of Art during my birthday visit to New York recently. We spent hours just in the Ancient Egyptian exhibition taking photos of the amazing artefacts there.
Hello all!
I hope everyone is well.
This morning I got confirmation that I've been accepted into the, International Guild of Realism. I've never been a member of anything, so this has made my day. My website is taking shape too. #FineArt #Realism #OilPainting
WIP - This one is emerging! 🤗
I hope everyone is well.
This morning I got confirmation that I've been accepted into the, International Guild of Realism. I've never been a member of anything, so this has made my day. My website is taking shape too. #FineArt #Realism #OilPainting
WIP - This one is emerging! 🤗
August 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hello all!
I hope everyone is well.
This morning I got confirmation that I've been accepted into the, International Guild of Realism. I've never been a member of anything, so this has made my day. My website is taking shape too. #FineArt #Realism #OilPainting
WIP - This one is emerging! 🤗
I hope everyone is well.
This morning I got confirmation that I've been accepted into the, International Guild of Realism. I've never been a member of anything, so this has made my day. My website is taking shape too. #FineArt #Realism #OilPainting
WIP - This one is emerging! 🤗
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
As I was reading this article I was wondering what my tagline would be to encourage people to read. By the time I reached the end I knew:
Our new reality and worst nightmare.
The only solution is to not feed the beast. No AI system will ever surpass the ...
As I was reading this article I was wondering what my tagline would be to encourage people to read. By the time I reached the end I knew:
Our new reality and worst nightmare.
The only solution is to not feed the beast. No AI system will ever surpass the ...
Why Grok Fell in Love With Hitler
AI expert Gary Marcus explains what went wrong with Elon Musk’s pet project, and what it means for the future of AI.
www.politico.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
As I was reading this article I was wondering what my tagline would be to encourage people to read. By the time I reached the end I knew:
Our new reality and worst nightmare.
The only solution is to not feed the beast. No AI system will ever surpass the ...
As I was reading this article I was wondering what my tagline would be to encourage people to read. By the time I reached the end I knew:
Our new reality and worst nightmare.
The only solution is to not feed the beast. No AI system will ever surpass the ...
Thanks for sharing this video @bjweinman.bsky.social
I think it's worth a watch too. Bill Nye brings up good points worth using in our defence against the current governmental grift. As a members of the Arts, I invoke my First Amendment rights to speak freely in the advocacy of progress. #Word
I think it's worth a watch too. Bill Nye brings up good points worth using in our defence against the current governmental grift. As a members of the Arts, I invoke my First Amendment rights to speak freely in the advocacy of progress. #Word
Camp Mystic took up everyone's attention for the wk. However, there were floods in 2 other places. In this video, Bill Nye, the Science guy explains the science behind these floods. Please watch this video.
There's also a Constitutional surprise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1g...
There's also a Constitutional surprise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1g...
Bill Nye on 'once-in-a-lifetime' floods occurring three times this week
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Thanks for sharing this video @bjweinman.bsky.social
I think it's worth a watch too. Bill Nye brings up good points worth using in our defence against the current governmental grift. As a members of the Arts, I invoke my First Amendment rights to speak freely in the advocacy of progress. #Word
I think it's worth a watch too. Bill Nye brings up good points worth using in our defence against the current governmental grift. As a members of the Arts, I invoke my First Amendment rights to speak freely in the advocacy of progress. #Word
#WomenArtists #Baking #Painting #Philosophy #CommonSense #FineArt #Artist #Cupcake #Painting
My latest blog post! It's been a while.
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My latest blog post! It's been a while.
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/07/06/w...
When the World Gets Dark, I Paint Cupcakes
The world has always been a dark place. I don’t remember a time in my life when there wasn’t a major crisis happening in the world due to climactic and natural disasters, war or human depravity or …
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July 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#WomenArtists #Baking #Painting #Philosophy #CommonSense #FineArt #Artist #Cupcake #Painting
My latest blog post! It's been a while.
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/07/06/w...
My latest blog post! It's been a while.
mariajonesphillipsart.com/2025/07/06/w...
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist #BlueSlyArtShow #Sideways
Back to working on this one.
Little Sis is only at 90% charge... 🎨🖌🤭🔋
Big Sis needs an ear and an outfit still.
Back to working on this one.
Little Sis is only at 90% charge... 🎨🖌🤭🔋
Big Sis needs an ear and an outfit still.
July 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist #BlueSlyArtShow #Sideways
Back to working on this one.
Little Sis is only at 90% charge... 🎨🖌🤭🔋
Big Sis needs an ear and an outfit still.
Back to working on this one.
Little Sis is only at 90% charge... 🎨🖌🤭🔋
Big Sis needs an ear and an outfit still.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Sideways #FineArt #Artist #Watercolor #Gouache #Acuarela #Pigeon
A sideways pigeon looking sideways at us on the sidewalk.
I love pigeons. 🐦❤️
Me and my youngest son literally communicate in pigeon (we exchange pigeon themed gifts often 🤭).
Watercolour on Not. 2020.
Alt txt 👇🏽
A sideways pigeon looking sideways at us on the sidewalk.
I love pigeons. 🐦❤️
Me and my youngest son literally communicate in pigeon (we exchange pigeon themed gifts often 🤭).
Watercolour on Not. 2020.
Alt txt 👇🏽
July 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow #Sideways #FineArt #Artist #Watercolor #Gouache #Acuarela #Pigeon
A sideways pigeon looking sideways at us on the sidewalk.
I love pigeons. 🐦❤️
Me and my youngest son literally communicate in pigeon (we exchange pigeon themed gifts often 🤭).
Watercolour on Not. 2020.
Alt txt 👇🏽
A sideways pigeon looking sideways at us on the sidewalk.
I love pigeons. 🐦❤️
Me and my youngest son literally communicate in pigeon (we exchange pigeon themed gifts often 🤭).
Watercolour on Not. 2020.
Alt txt 👇🏽
#Watercolour #Painting #Watercolor #Artist #Acuarela #Cupcake #FantasyArt #RedWhiteBlue #FineArt #StrawberriesAndCream
Another kind of red, white and blue. ❤️🤍💙🧁🍦
Just finished and signed!
Watercolour on heavyweight printing stock, 11x14 inches.
Another kind of red, white and blue. ❤️🤍💙🧁🍦
Just finished and signed!
Watercolour on heavyweight printing stock, 11x14 inches.
July 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#Watercolour #Painting #Watercolor #Artist #Acuarela #Cupcake #FantasyArt #RedWhiteBlue #FineArt #StrawberriesAndCream
Another kind of red, white and blue. ❤️🤍💙🧁🍦
Just finished and signed!
Watercolour on heavyweight printing stock, 11x14 inches.
Another kind of red, white and blue. ❤️🤍💙🧁🍦
Just finished and signed!
Watercolour on heavyweight printing stock, 11x14 inches.
#WIP #Watercolor #Acuarela #Artist #StillLife #FantasyArt #Cupcake
I have been working on my cupcake diligently the last couple of days. Still a lot to do. Things to fix - like the cone right on top. Haven't quite decided if it's meringue or cream. These things matter. 🤔
I have been working on my cupcake diligently the last couple of days. Still a lot to do. Things to fix - like the cone right on top. Haven't quite decided if it's meringue or cream. These things matter. 🤔
July 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#WIP #Watercolor #Acuarela #Artist #StillLife #FantasyArt #Cupcake
I have been working on my cupcake diligently the last couple of days. Still a lot to do. Things to fix - like the cone right on top. Haven't quite decided if it's meringue or cream. These things matter. 🤔
I have been working on my cupcake diligently the last couple of days. Still a lot to do. Things to fix - like the cone right on top. Haven't quite decided if it's meringue or cream. These things matter. 🤔
#WIP #Cupcake #FantasyArt #FineArt #Artist #StrawberriesAndCream #Watercolor
This is the first of the two pieces that I wanted to do in watercolour. Not as fancy as the second cake I drew, but still a good challenge. Using paper I haven't used before. So far it's holding up well. 🤞🏼🍦🧁🍓 Alt txt 👇🏽
This is the first of the two pieces that I wanted to do in watercolour. Not as fancy as the second cake I drew, but still a good challenge. Using paper I haven't used before. So far it's holding up well. 🤞🏼🍦🧁🍓 Alt txt 👇🏽
June 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#WIP #Cupcake #FantasyArt #FineArt #Artist #StrawberriesAndCream #Watercolor
This is the first of the two pieces that I wanted to do in watercolour. Not as fancy as the second cake I drew, but still a good challenge. Using paper I haven't used before. So far it's holding up well. 🤞🏼🍦🧁🍓 Alt txt 👇🏽
This is the first of the two pieces that I wanted to do in watercolour. Not as fancy as the second cake I drew, but still a good challenge. Using paper I haven't used before. So far it's holding up well. 🤞🏼🍦🧁🍓 Alt txt 👇🏽
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist
I never quite know how I will approach a painting until I start painting. The story I want it to convey ultimately dictates the style and colour pallet I will use. Nothing is fixed though. No doubt the painting will evolve as I get a better feel for it.
I never quite know how I will approach a painting until I start painting. The story I want it to convey ultimately dictates the style and colour pallet I will use. Nothing is fixed though. No doubt the painting will evolve as I get a better feel for it.
June 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Artist
I never quite know how I will approach a painting until I start painting. The story I want it to convey ultimately dictates the style and colour pallet I will use. Nothing is fixed though. No doubt the painting will evolve as I get a better feel for it.
I never quite know how I will approach a painting until I start painting. The story I want it to convey ultimately dictates the style and colour pallet I will use. Nothing is fixed though. No doubt the painting will evolve as I get a better feel for it.
#Stunday #FineArt #Watercolor #StreetScene #Artist #Painting
A Sunday in Paris -
Watercolour and marker on cartridgepaper, A3, 2019.
A Sunday in Paris -
Watercolour and marker on cartridgepaper, A3, 2019.
June 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#Stunday #FineArt #Watercolor #StreetScene #Artist #Painting
A Sunday in Paris -
Watercolour and marker on cartridgepaper, A3, 2019.
A Sunday in Paris -
Watercolour and marker on cartridgepaper, A3, 2019.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Sketch #FineArt
I'm reminded today that there's no pleasing some people. Those advocates of equality who also spout supernal bollocks. Thank god for the block button! I'll not let folk ruin the little joy I can muster rn.
A #narrow cake. My project of the past 4 days. Medium? 🤷🏻♀️
#Sketch #FineArt
I'm reminded today that there's no pleasing some people. Those advocates of equality who also spout supernal bollocks. Thank god for the block button! I'll not let folk ruin the little joy I can muster rn.
A #narrow cake. My project of the past 4 days. Medium? 🤷🏻♀️
June 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Sketch #FineArt
I'm reminded today that there's no pleasing some people. Those advocates of equality who also spout supernal bollocks. Thank god for the block button! I'll not let folk ruin the little joy I can muster rn.
A #narrow cake. My project of the past 4 days. Medium? 🤷🏻♀️
#Sketch #FineArt
I'm reminded today that there's no pleasing some people. Those advocates of equality who also spout supernal bollocks. Thank god for the block button! I'll not let folk ruin the little joy I can muster rn.
A #narrow cake. My project of the past 4 days. Medium? 🤷🏻♀️
#PortraitPainting #FineArt #Watercolor #Family
Finally the portrait I've been working on since February is now finished and in safe hands.
This is a larger than life-sized portrait of actor, director, writer and gay activist, Doug Spearman. More affectionately known as, Bill's Uncle Doug. 🥰
Alt txt👇🏽
Finally the portrait I've been working on since February is now finished and in safe hands.
This is a larger than life-sized portrait of actor, director, writer and gay activist, Doug Spearman. More affectionately known as, Bill's Uncle Doug. 🥰
Alt txt👇🏽
June 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#PortraitPainting #FineArt #Watercolor #Family
Finally the portrait I've been working on since February is now finished and in safe hands.
This is a larger than life-sized portrait of actor, director, writer and gay activist, Doug Spearman. More affectionately known as, Bill's Uncle Doug. 🥰
Alt txt👇🏽
Finally the portrait I've been working on since February is now finished and in safe hands.
This is a larger than life-sized portrait of actor, director, writer and gay activist, Doug Spearman. More affectionately known as, Bill's Uncle Doug. 🥰
Alt txt👇🏽
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist
The portrait commission I've been working on since February is now done and on its way to my client. 🥳 I will post it once it's in safe hands. Meanwhile, I've a few projects on the go. I hope to get more paint on this one this afternoon. It's been a busy day
The portrait commission I've been working on since February is now done and on its way to my client. 🥳 I will post it once it's in safe hands. Meanwhile, I've a few projects on the go. I hope to get more paint on this one this afternoon. It's been a busy day
June 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#WIP #OilPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist
The portrait commission I've been working on since February is now done and on its way to my client. 🥳 I will post it once it's in safe hands. Meanwhile, I've a few projects on the go. I hope to get more paint on this one this afternoon. It's been a busy day
The portrait commission I've been working on since February is now done and on its way to my client. 🥳 I will post it once it's in safe hands. Meanwhile, I've a few projects on the go. I hope to get more paint on this one this afternoon. It's been a busy day