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Jeff Jones -- In a Sheltered Corner (1978)

Location: Featured Artist — Jones, Jeff
Artist: Jeff Jones (All)

Location: Featured Artist — Jones, Jeff
Title: Jeff Jones -- In a Sheltered Corner (1978)
Artist: Jeff Jones (All)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3513
Likes on CAF: 13
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 26
Added to Site: 1/30/2014

Original art for one of Jeff Jones' best known pieces, "In a Sheltered Corner." Jones made a copy of these pencils, inked the copy, and then sold both black and white and hand-colored prints of the art (despite what some believe, other than the painted prints no painted version exists). This piece is HUGE, and is in a frame made by Jones himself. The framed piece measures approximately 46" x 36" (see additional photos for a sense of the scale). Fellow CAF member Rob Pistella owns the light-boxed inks.

I honestly am still amazed that I own this unbelievable piece of art -- it is certainly one of the finest (if not THE finest) pieces Jones ever created. It was drawn in 1978, during the famous period of "The Studio," when Jones shared space with Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Barry Windsor-Smith. It was one of the first pieces created after Jones decided to move out of commercial art and into fine art. These pencils are featured on a full page spread (p.35) of the well known "Studio" book published in 1979, and were issued as part of a six-piece portfolio in 1982.

Obviously, the photos do not do this piece justice. In person, this art is gorgeous -- the fine line detail is incredible. But, the piece is also haunting. I believe the girl was Jones' girlfriend at the time. In person, her eyes bore into you, and it is difficult to look away. The symbolism of the piece, of a girl locked in a corner, is also impossible to ignore knowing Jones' history.

I am just the second owner of this art. I purchased it from the friend of a friend, who bought it directly from Jones in 1982, after visiting Jones in Woodstock. The seller originally saw it unframed, but Jones built the frame himself before selling it. The seller was (and is) a huge Jones fan and has held the piece for over 30 years. He has decided to start letting some art go -- I can't thank him (and my friend) enough for making this happen.

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Lee Benaka Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/30/2014

That's a very impressive piece of art Ben! The close-up really highlights the power of the pencils here. Big congratulations to you on an amazing find!

D. J. Peters Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/30/2014

Truly a fantastic work! Thanks for sharing!

Dr. DOOOOM Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/31/2014

wow this is amazing...

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/31/2014

So cats count as original art now, eh??? Oh right, right, I see now.... Great piece Ben!!

Rob Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 1/31/2014

Tremendous work of art Ben! Certainly a major Jones piece, and that's saying A LOT!

JC S Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/31/2014

wonderful piece !

Benno Rothschild Member Since 2003

Posted On 1/31/2014

Ben, that is an outstanding addition to an already incredible collection. Certainly a masterwork from what many consider Jones in his prime. I hope to see it in person some day!

Eric F Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/31/2014

Magnifique!

steve staszower Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/31/2014

Somehow your collection just gets more and more beautiful!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/31/2014

I used to take long looks at the finished version as it was published in the Studio book. The beauty of it caught the eye, but the mysteries of it fascinated me. These pencils are no less exquisite and the mysteries remain forever unanswered.

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/31/2014

Wow - not every day I click on my CAF alert and see something as timeless as this gorgeous work - congrats!

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/31/2014

Put it on the wall

Frank L Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/1/2014

Lovely work…even the cat is intrigued!

glen gold Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/1/2014

This is fantastic -- you're right, her eyes do bore into you. And the mystery and symbolism behind the piece will make it something you find new things in every time you see it. Bravo!

glen gold Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/1/2014

But you left out the most important part: WHAT IS THE CAT'S NAME?

Ben Friedman Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/2/2014

glen gold wrote:

" But you left out the most important part: WHAT IS THE CAT'S NAME? "

Marbles! The kids named him after a white and gray marble table we own. He likes art. A lot. He obsesses and obsesses on art and spends all his money pursuing the next great piece. But we love still love him, and figure (as my wife says) "hey, you only live once and have to pursue what makes you happy."

Mike Shields Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/3/2014

Now this is very, very nice. Pencils are their own kind of magic.

Max C Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/6/2014

Exceptional Ben. As everything in your gallery. Chapeau!

Scott Williams Member Since 2004

Posted On 2/6/2014

Lovely!

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 2/28/2014

Spectacular and iconic piece from Jones --- what a treasure! You are exceptionally kind to indulge your cat's art habit in this way. And thanks for posting!

Alex B Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/12/2014

Beautiful ! Congrats for this breathtaking piece !

John B Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/25/2014

Great piece.

Brian Mulcahy Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/30/2018

A true grail.

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/8/2021

Marbles. What a great name for a cat and an appropriate name for a collectors cat. We lost our Marbles years ago. At least you still have yours.

John Livesay Member Since 2009

Posted On 4/15/2021

A classic piece!!

jason potratz Member Since 2008

Posted On 6/14/2024

A forgotten favorite from a long time ago, quite nice to stumble onto it here, this one drawing inspired me so much I made a whole comic with a similar character and a dragon thirty years ago.

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