PATRICK J. JONES

AUTHOR/ARTIST

‘The first time I saw “The Forbidden Kingdom”, a painting of Conan and a female figure by Patrick Jones, it stopped me cold. I was looking at a perfect combination of Frazetta, Vallejo and Buscema, painted in a uniquely classical style I had not often seen utilized in the genre. I instantly sought out more of his work and was continuously amazed by his impeccable technique and mastery of his medium. He’s an incredible artist who I believe will have a huge influence on the next generation of aspiring fantasy painters.’

Joe Jusko

‘Luscious color! That’s the first thing I think when I see one of Patrick’s paintings. Then my eyes roam around and see the silky skin of the characters, the intricate design work of their ornamentation...’

Julie Bell

‘Blazing with color and heroics, Patrick's paintings capture the best of what Science Fiction and Fantasy has to offer- deft draftsmanship, killer compositions and sensual atmospheres. It is a thrill to see what he will unveil next from the studio…’

Donato Giancola

'Patrick has a fire and a passion in his art that very few have. His understanding of anatomy, design, composition and lighting is excellent. His technique and style are brilliant. But mostly his art is magical...’

Greg Hildebrandt

‘I expect to be impressed by every piece that comes out of the hands of Patrick. His control of the paint and brushes is truly amazing. His technique is impeccable...’

Boris Vallejo

‘Patrick's work explodes with passion, light and shadow. His handling of oil paint is clearly his own, and each of his books have been an inspiration and great masterclass of time-honored traditional painting. His books are essentials in any creative person's library.’

Bob Eggleton

'The work of a driven man! Driven by an incredibly focused passion for those timeless elements…The physicality of heroic myth and unabashed eroticism. The clear and unapologetic love of technique - that hard coalface of our trade that serious artists have to fight so hard to master.’

Jim Burns

’While many focus on the traditional, Patrick dives deep into the realms of fantasy and gesture. It's not just about drawing a figure; it's about breathing life and story into it.’

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Photo taken by Jorge Farfan, Brooklyn, NYC. 2016

Patrick J. Jones was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and grew up during the height of Ireland's conflicts and was one of the first people to be awarded a Prince Charles Trust Fund – a one year tax free initiative for young, under-privileged people with a business idea. Inspired primarily by artists Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, he left home and sailed toward London with a dream of following in their footsteps come hell or high water…

Many years later Patrick now lives with his wife Cathy and two scruffy dogs in sunny Brisbane, Australia and cables art worldwide to the likes of Lucasfilm and Disney Studios. Patrick has worked for most major SF/Fantasy publishers and film companies worldwide. His paintings grace the covers of authors including Simon R. Green and H.G. Wells and his concept work can be seen in movies such as Peter Pan and The Great Raid. He has written several best-selling books on art (digital versions are downloadable from this store) and teaches his Anatomy of Style workshops at universities, online, and publicly in Brisbane, Australia. Patrick’s original art resides in private collections worldwide.