Jack Hamilton’s began his artistic career as a master framer.  He produced fine, handcrafted frames for many nationally known artists, including some prestigious members of the renowned Cowboy Artists of America.

Jack has always had a flair for drawing and art, but became more aware of his talent in his late 30’s.  Challenged by the talents of a well known artist, he completed his first painting and immediately realized that he had a natural gift for working with oils.  Basically self-taught, his years of working with oils have blossomed into visual delights for the art buyer.

Jack has painted many varied subjects over the years…including western, wildlife, native Americans, railroad and historical pieces.  He is a stickler for detail, a must for getting the subject correct and accurate.  He utilizes live models dressed in costumes produced by his wife to accurately portray period themes.  He has spent many years collecting historical background information, including hundreds of books.  He also has a huge photography collection.  All of these tools are used to produce his finished works.

Jack enjoys every part of the process…from the stretching of the canvas, sketching the subject matter and mixing his own palette of oil paints…to handcrafting his own frames.  Working with oils has been his love from the beginning.  He is able to capture texture and depth on each canvas.

Jack has exhibited in many art shows over the years, taking top honors and awards.  Some of those include, “Spirit of the West”, “Southwest Classic”, “Diamonds and Spurs”, the Grande National at the Cow Palace “Celebration of Western Art” and others.  Jack’s work has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine and Western Horseman.  His work has also graced the cover of Hunter’s Quest Magazine.  Jack has produced several collector’s plates and steins, as well as eleven limited edition prints.