In 1927 Jones returned to live full-time with his parents at Brockley, although he continued to move between Capel and Caldey, and spent time on the coast at Portslade. He was painting prolifically in this period, and exhibited seascapes and drawings of Wales at the St George's gallery. He also joined the Society of Wood Engravers. The following year he visited Salies-de-Béarn in France with the Gills. In 1929 he exhibited at the Goupil gallery, including watercolor landscapes of France. From 1928 to 1935 he was a member of the Seven and Five Society, becoming well acquainted with Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Jim Ede and many other associated artists and collectors.