From the time J.R. was very young, he has pursued his passion for creating art that capures the stunning details of life and nature. Currently residing in Colorado, he finds inspiration from the people and wildlife that surround him. With his recent works, J.R. attempts to bring awareness to the importance of wildlife conservation and cultural preservation.

J.R.’s artwork can be found in Sage Creek Gallery, Trailside Galleries, Montana Trails Gallery, Broschofsky Gallery, and Broadmoor Galleries.

Upcoming Shows and Events:

  • Santa Fe Indian Market - Aug 16-18, Santa Fe, NM - Sage Creek Gallery

  • Western Visions - Sep 12, Jackson, WY - National Museum of Wildlife Art

  • Small Works Great Wonders - Nov 8, Oklahoma City, OK - National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

  • Mountain Oyster Club Art Show and Sale - Nov 24, Tucson, AZ - Mountain Oyster Club

  • The Magic and Wonder of Colored Pencil - Nov 29, Santa Fe, NM - Sage Creek Gallery

  • American Miniatures - Feb 8 (2025), Tucson, AZ - Settlers West Gallery

  • The Masters of Drawing - Feb 15 (2025), Tucson, AZ - Medicine Man Gallery

Zero Skateboards

~Hess Nature Series~

Introducing a new collaboration with Zero Skateboards and the art of J.R. Hess. This series includes four different wildlife skateboards, available through www.zeroskateboards.com and two signature boards (30 ea.) available here in my online store. Each of these signature boards will be hand signed by the artist.

With wildlife conservation and awareness being an important factor in the inspiration of J.R.’s work, Zero Skateboards will donate a portion of all proceeds to J.R’s local nonprofit of choice, The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. The RMRP is an organization that helps protect and rehabilitate raptors within the Rocky Mountain region.

Thank you for your support!

Gallery

A Dance of Stillness, Prismacolor Pencil, 15”x10”

Cantankerous, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 13”x10”

Thunderheart, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 13”x11”

Seasons of the Song Dog, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 15”x9”

Autumn’s Witness, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 14”x11” SOLD

People of the PInes, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 10”x10” SOLD

Mischievous Mr. Whiskers, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 10”x10”

Lakota War Bonnet, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 10”x10” SOLD

Morning Hunt, Prismacolor Pencil and pastel, 13”x11”

Winter’s Witness, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 16”x11”

Two Feathers, Prismacolor Pencil, 14”x11” SOLD

Night Shaman, Prismacolor Pencil, 9”x9” SOLD

Chief Whirlwind, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 13”x11”

The Eyes of Eastsound, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 14”x10” SOLD

Only In Dreams, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 15”x11” SOLD

Young Rufous, Prismacolor Pencil, 9”x9” SOLD

An Enchanted Moment, Prismacolor Pencil, 8”x8” SOLD

The Great Escape, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 15”x10”

Southbound, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 11”x15”

Inquisitive Twilight, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 13”x9” SOLD

Snowshoe Serenity, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 10”x6” SOLD

Waters of the Wood Duck, Prismacolor Pencil, 10”x10”

Autumn Embers, Prismacolor Pencil and Pastel, 9”x9” SOLD