Welcome To The Home of Ernie's Art

Welcome To The Home of Ernie's Art Ernie's Online Gallery

About the Artist

Ernie Jones was born in Sumpter, South Carolina, and at age 3 moved to the suburbs of Washington D.C. He lived in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended Mount Vernon High School. He began his art education in high school, and after graduation joined the United States Air Force. While serving in the Air Force, he studied art through the correspondence school, Famous Artists School of Westport Connecticut, which helped him attained the position of Squadron Illustrator and Draftsman. After the Air Force, he attended Northern Virginia Community College where he studied art under the guidance of Ms. Rhea Locke.   

Ernie’s current artistic focus is on Southern California – and Newport Beach in particular. He enjoys painting interesting and historical sights up and down Southern California’s coastline – a prime area for artistic interpretation.  “My favorite media are oils and acrylics, and I like using strong, rich colors in my work.” Ernie is a member of the Orange County Fine Arts Association. OCFA was founded in 1964 and currently has over 350 members, representing a diverse array of artists, art enthusiasts, collectors, students, philanthropists and more. Ernie currently exhibits at two Southern California art galleries, the Artist Eye Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach, and Showcase Gallery in South Coast Village, Santa Ana. He has sold paintings to collectors across the U.S. and in Asia. 

“Although my formal training seems scant, I never stop learning from other artists, no matter what media or form. I even draw inspiration from watching art classes on public television. Since joining the Orange County Fine Arts Association, I feel my knowledge and understanding of art continues to grow through increased exposure to other fine artists with whom I share ideas and experiences.”

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.

To view my paintings, please click on Ernie's Online Gallery above.

 

 

Ernie Jones

Where you can see my paintings on display

 

Artist Eye Laguna Gallery

1294-A South Coast Highway

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

949-497-5898

 

Showcase Gallery

3851 South Bear Street   Suite B-15

Santa Ana, CA 92704

714 540 6430

www.orangecountyfinearts.com

Ernie with Sunday Morning Cruise

Paintings are Available for Sale and Customization

My painting "Sunday Morning Cruise" can be customized for you.  There are two boats in the painting that can have any name you choose on them.  I will paint the names you choose onto the boats for a one-of-a-kind piece of art

Please visit my Online Gallery (above) or visit the Showcase Gallery in South Coast Village to appreciate the paintings in person