mark howard jones art

I saw this super flame red retro racer on the Woodrup stand at Bespoke London 2014. The Woodrup family have been building beautiful bikes for half a century in Leeds UK. I particularly enjoyed painting the distinctive coat of arms crest and the Campagnolo groupset. Sid Barras and Barry Hoban are amongst the notable UK racing cyclists who have ridden Woodrup bikes. This acrylic painting on canvas is painted on the sides and comes with fixtures and fittings ready to hang directly on the wall with or without a frame. It has a high gloss varnish finish, it's signed on the front and back and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It will be insured and shipped in a securely packed in a sturdy protective box.

Acrylic on canvas. 30 × 30 cm. This autobiographical painting is part of a series exploring the theme of the four seasons

Cycling twenty five miles briskly and stopping for a hot cup of coffee on an autumn day. This acrylic painting on canvas was painted on the sides and came with fixtures and fittings ready to hang directly on the wall with or without a frame. It had a high gloss hot orange finish, and was signed on the front and back and was supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It has been sold.

Barista's can make all sorts of clever patterns on cappuccinos and latte's, including bicycles! This acrylic painting on canvas is painted on the sides and comes with fixtures and fittings ready to hang directly on the wall with or without a frame. It has a high gloss varnish finish, is signed on the front and back and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It will be insured and shipped in a securely packed in a sturdy protective box.

A still life acrylic painting on canvas, evoking rest and relaxation, after a leisurely cycle ride on a weekend morning. A coffee stop to watch the world go by and contemplate where to go next.The green Schwinn awaits but is in no hurry as the coffee cools. The painting has two coats of protective professional varnish and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. The canvas is painted on the sides and supplied with fixtures and fittings so its ready to hang with or without a frame. Its shipped in a carefully packed protective box with in a box.

Acrylic on canvas. 40 × 40 cm. This autobiographical painting is part of a series exploring the theme of the four seasons.

Acrylic on canvas. 30 × 30 cm. This autobiographical painting is part of a series exploring the theme of the four seasons

I like the old porteur bikes, in this painting the rack is empty, the rider has dropped off their cargo and is about to have a well earned refreshment. I use Winsor and Newton professional acrylics and glazes and the painting has a high gloss, deep lustrous surface. The edges of the canvas are painted and glazed to enable the artwork to be displayed with or without a frame. The painting is supplied with fittings for hanging and a certificate of authenticity.

Relaxing in a cafe contemplating riding a bicycle, refreshed and feeling good. Painted with a freedom that flows through a cyclists veins using subdued lustrous colours, that complement the bold geometric shapes, texture and fine details. The sides of the canvas are also painted so that it can be hung directly on the wall with or without a frame. Varnished and signed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A still life acrylic painting on canvas depicting a highly reflective bottle and glass of wine with a bunch of grapes and a cork on worn wooden table top in the foreground. Vintage red and white racing bicycle in the background set in an atmospheric dusty glow. A tribute to the famous l'eroica cycle ride challenge in Chianti, Italy on pre 1985 bicycles. This acrylic painting on canvas is painted on the sides and comes with fixtures and fittings ready to hang directly on the wall with or without a frame. It has a high gloss varnish finish, is signed on the front and back and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It will be insured and shipped in a securely packed in a sturdy protective box.

Cafe Art striped cup with bicycle saddle 'A coffee break in the middle of a cycle ride. I imagine riding a mint green and white Mercian bike with its distinctive barbershop pole graphics.' About the Artist: Born in Chester 1960, studied BA Fine Art (Sculpture) at Loughborough College of Art and Design and an MA in Art & Design (Painting) at Leeds Metropolitan University. First worked as a mechanic for London Bicycle Company and then as a ceramic technician for David Hilton Tableware in London for seven years, before becoming a 3D Design and Sculpture lecturer in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Moved to Hampshire to become Head of Art and Design in a Southampton, Sixth Form College and now Head of Art and Design at Peter Symonds Colle...