About Jared Knox
“Jared Knox is a professional artist from Marietta, Georgia, now based in Atlanta. He graduated from Auburn University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Jared’s love for God, nature, and family has shaped him not only into the man he is today but also into the brilliant artist he proves to be.”
“I grew up the middle child between an older brother and younger sister, quickly taking to sports, the outdoors, and, of course art. From a young age, it was evident that I was blessed with the ability to draw, although it became a side hobby and small business as my life grew busier. I played quarterback for the high school football team, and also played tennis. Upon reaching college, the idea of pursuing art as a career was never even a thought, as I planned on pursuing a career in a multi-generational family business.
After a few years of crunching numbers in the College of Engineering at Auburn, I felt the Lord calling me to go to go overseas as a missionary to share the gospel. Being raised in a Christ-centered home, I always had a relationship with Christ, but it took several years for me to realize how blessed I was to be born into a Christian community. Learning that forty percent of the world had never even heard the name of Jesus and could never receive His love and peace broke my heart, so I felt the need to give my life to changing that fact in some way.
I sought a job that would allow me to be mobile for the missions field, and after over a year of prayer, the Lord showed me why He had blessed me with my talent for art in the first place. This career path allows for so much freedom - I am blessed to be able to create art from any location and be my own boss, being ready for the call to whatever people group the Lord calls me toward at any time. As I prioritize time on the mission field, I am working on creating this art business as a platform from which I can launch and sustain future ministry.” - Jared Knox
Accolades
Jared has become well-known in the southeast’s wildlife conservation efforts. His work is on the new Georgia Fishing License, and he was one of the two featured artists for the Georgia Department of Natural Resource’s Weekend for Wildlife in 2023 with a repeat appearance scheduled for 2024. He also won the 2023 Alabama Wildlife Arts Competition with his painting, “Bobcat and Bobwhite.”
His artwork has been purchased by major businesses, including Daniel Defense, Duck Commander, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Budweiser, among others. Jared has been a featured artist at Onward Reserve, where his wildlife and western artwork will has been displayed in their stores and on their merchandise.
Jared has collectors all across the country and is currrently displaying work through galleries in Charleston SC; Cashiers, NC; Blue Ridge, GA; and Beaver Creek, CO.
Want to see Jared’s art in person?
The Sportsman’s Gallery - Charleston & Beaver Creek
One of the nation’s most well-known collections of fine wildlife and sporting art. Located on historic King Street in downtown Charleston, SC, as well as in Beaver Creek Village, Beaver Creek, CO.
Whiteside Art Gallery
Nestled on Highway 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, N.C., this old church now holds some of the south’s finest artwork.
High Country Art Gallery
In Blue Ridge GA, this eclectic mountain gallery displays incredible wildlife and landscape art from across the south.
Artist Statement
“My goal is to reflect my love for Jesus Christ through my art by bringing glory to His creation. The things that have brought joy to my life are the very subjects represented in my art, including wildlife, sports scenes, and important figures. Upon viewing my portraits, I hope my audience will escape into nostalgic memories of the portrayed characters. I also hope that my wildlife-focused paintings allow viewers to withdraw into a raw, one-on-one experience with the subject. This ability to create has been an incredible yet random blessing, and the only proper response to receiving this gift is to worship God with it. God the Creator is the ultimate artist; we can only hope to glorify Him by making reflections of what He has already created. My art is a celebration of His love and majesty.”
“Many of these paintings include a wide variety of acrylic colors oriented to show the motion of life being portrayed. Others feature much more lifelike detail, challenging me to reflect the subject more accurately. Each piece of art I have created is incredibly unique and presents a distinctive challenge. I am honored to share my art with all who view it and hope that each viewer can associate the images with their own personal memories.”
— Jared Knox