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Customer Comments

“The colors are so pleasing and the scenes look joyful, like a little vacation to gaze upon.”
J. Smith, Minnesota

“Your work has touched my heart in ways you'll never know.”
L. Rogers, California

"You're able to capture the perfect escape from today's reality." M. Loomis, New York

"I love your paintings! They give me that Oh, I want to be there feeling." V. Kemp

"I admire how the vibrant, energetic colors form a peaceful subject, and the energy of the detail integrates with the serenity of the scene." D. Harris

"I love your ability to combine all the colors of the rainbow creating the ideal escape for one's imagination." M. Loomis, New York

About J Hicks...

From my earliest memories I’ve had a special knack for creating beauty in my own mind and the ability to see people, places and things in the most idealistic way. But it wasn't until I discovered my talent for painting that I was able to express and interpret this unique view of the world. My art is not always a true rendition of what actually is there but how I wish things could be. If the old white homestead is a bit neglected, then I will just capture it in sunlight to discover its real beauty. If there is only one withered rose on an old trellis then why not one hundred in full bloom? This is the world seen through my eyes and I am so fortunate to be able to share my vision with others through painting.

My husband and I travel frequently and this allows me to see and define what my heart and my eyes are drawn to. It is not in the grand or in the extraordinary but in simple, unassuming beauty. Painting gives me the opportunity to convey and unite these visual images along with a montage of personal memories stored over my life time. In an attempt to translate my feelings for a subject I use interesting brush strokes, strong contrasts, sunlight and shadow in colors both soft and bold. These elements all combine in a personal way to provide a visual invitation, a welcome mat of sorts, to tempt others in so that they too may share my world.



My hope and purpose is to touch souls, uplift the human spirit and bring a measure of joy to those who view my paintings. Art does nourish the soul and it brings me pleasure to know that others will enjoy my work. I've been blessed with a gift that I can share and know that this and not my artistic ability is the very best gift of all. I hope that my paintings will inspire you to join me as I continue this exhilarating journey.

I enjoy painting special commissions, teaching, presenting demonstrations for clubs and organizations and entering juried competitions. My paintings have won awards and are held in many private collections. I'm a member of numerous painting societies and past President of the Central Texas Watercolor Society.....J Hicks



This is one of my very earliest artistic endeavors. A self-portrait done sometime during my early grade school years.