From Brush Strokes to Life Lessons: My Journey Through Art
Art is more than just a creative outlet; it's a mirror to our soul, reflecting our innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As I...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Cultivating Self-Compassion
The path toward authenticity can be long and winding. I have discovered that being compassionate and patient with oneself is necessary to...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Sep 3
- 1 min
"It's we Who Wear the Mask."
“It’s We Who Wear the Mask.” 2023 Mix media 16” x 20” $500.00 The mixed media painting "It is We Who Wear the Mask" is a tribute to the...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Aug 25
- 2 min
John Obafemi Jones: The Man Behind the Canvas and the Power of Authenticity
As the caribbean sun bursts through my studio window, it catches the gleam of wet paint, bringing my canvases to life in a dance of...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Feb 24
- 1 min
“Fleeting to the Jordan”
"Fleeting to the Jordan" 2023 John Obafemi Jones 24" X 36" $3000 "I'll meet you in the morning when you reach the promised land on the...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Revelations
"Revelations" an Exhibition: 17 March - 16 April 2022 24 Company Street, Christiansted St. Croix USVI 00820. Cane Roots Art Gallery Cane...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Nov 18, 2021
- 1 min
How To Purchase Art as a Gift
It's that time of year, and we all are looking for gifts for family and friends. Rather than gifting a mass-produced item, consider...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
"Natural Mystic"
"Natural Mystic" 2021 24"x 30" mix media $1800 There's a natural mystic Blowing through the air If you listen carefully now you will hear...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Oct 24, 2021
- 1 min
"Ellaville Juke"
"Ellaville Juke" 2021 24"x30" Mix Media $3000.00 True art always imparts a deep message as profound and universal as revealed in the most...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
"Learning about an original work of art in your collection"
“Drumming Buddies” 2016 John Obafemi Jones Acrylic on canvas “10 x 20” Sold The most efficient way is to start with a basic Google search...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Can you clean original paintings safely yourself?
Here are few ways for art collectors can clean their art without using a conservator... *All the methods mentioned below begin by placing...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Oct 3, 2021
- 1 min
Questions to Ask a Gallerist Before Buying Art
Should I buy as an investment? Can I pay in installments? Whom should I talk to before I buy? How can I find more information about the...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
Art Collecting Basic 101
I am going to share some basic concepts to consider when collecting. First, remember there is an awful lot of art out there. Therefore,...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Sep 18, 2021
- 2 min
To cope with everyday struggles, try art!
1. Art offers a departure from the everyday When you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider taking in some art to de-stress and inspire you....
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John Obafemi Jones
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
“She’s Royal, Caribbean Queen”
“She’s Royal, Caribbean Queen” 2021 John Obafemi Jones 40”x60” Acrylic, fabric, paint sticks on canvas $4,000 In the Caribbean, women...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
"Zion Weaver"
“Zion Weaver” John Obafemi Jones Collage on canvas 2021 8”x10” $125.00 "Two thousand years of history (History) Could not be wiped away...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
"We Dance for Justice"
“We Dance for Justice” John Obafemi Jones 2021 ...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
Lower Chattahoochee Valley Blues Legacy
"Clarksdale Juke" John Obafemi Jones 2015 Acrylic & Oil sticks on canvas "16 x 20" Sold My parents had a deep love for music, Mom loved...
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John Obafemi Jones
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
HAPPY HOLIDAY
Season greetings and happy new year to all, and welcome to the first edition of my new blog. Every month I'll be talking about what I've...
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