Inspiration...in Hyperrealism
When named Best Inspirational Contemporary Artist in 2020, a critic stated that: “J.Howard will prove to become one of America's most collected artists.
Her distinct details of line and color through artist illustration is loved by art collectors around the world. Through sheer force of talent and dedication, she is achieving status in the art world few contemporary artists ever dream of.
Crowded with intricate visual detail; haunted by presences seen and unseen; her drawings captivate the viewer on many levels. But, more important - particularly to her story – is her readiness to give God all the glory for her talents.
J.Howard insists that the inspiration for each piece could only come from Him.”
J. Howard utilizes the intricate detailing of hyperrealism to present images through organic soft pastel drawings on canvas. She incorporates color in such a way that goes beyond the natural depth of field for a photographic quality. There is a strong desire to ignite emotion and provoke thought as not only an artist, but as a therapist in her mental health practice, by using art as a therapeutic stimulant for communication to reach a deeper level of healing. Coupled with an even deeper desire for detail, it is obvious in her work that the goal is to reach the viewer through what is represented in her unique style. Awarded 2016 Hunting Art Prize Finalist and Purchase Award, J. Howard has continued to be recognized as one of the best at her craft. Named 2019’s National Best of the Best and 1 of 12 Texas Artist to Collect in 2021, She has won AWA awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024, with selection as a Signature Artist in 2025.
she has been named Best in Show in her last seven out of ten shows.
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Fruit of the Spirit
The Ross Gallery Collection 2025
June 4 through July 30
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22 pieces upon completion with statements for the solo exhibit
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J. Howard's art is absolutely amazing. From Southwestern themes to portraiture, classic cars and everyday items, her attention to detail is superb. My personal favorites, though, are her works featuring rain. Anything featuring water is astonishing in realism. I am grateful she has chosen to share her work with the world, and cannot wait to see what comes next.
Mary Daily
Collector / Instructor
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The artwork is phenomenal!!
K. Head
Director / Artists of Southeast Texas
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Absolutely, hands down, the most incredible artist I have seen in Texas, much less the USA. Her dedication to detail and the story behind the images are captivating! I am honored to be her friend and often times her photographer providing reference content.
L. Unger
Owner / Unger Photography, Inc
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J.Howard creates tiemless moments on canvas that allow you to feel and relive the moment; plunging in!!! I am so thrilled to have my precious pieces and look forward to buying many more. Thank you for showing your heart through your art.
Terri Moran
Director / HLSR Trailblazers
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J. Howard's pastels are breathtaking!!! And the heartfelt statements that accompany them are equally thought provoking and inspiring.... cannot wait to see what's next!!!!
Dinah Bowman
Owner / Bowman Gallery
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J.Howard did a pastel of my father. It hangs in my hallway and reminds me on a daily basis of how blessed I am to know this artist. I love how she puts color together to express emotion and her Western Art is my favorite as a Texan.
Shari Reed
Collector/Vice Chair / HLSR Special Children/Trailblazer
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J.Howard is dedicated to what she is inspired by God to create. I love seeing everything and anything she does.
Her statements are always gripping and "Spot On".
Her statements are always gripping and "Spot On".
Rich Howard
CEO/Landscape Designer / RH Horticulture
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I own one of J.Howard's Artist Proof with an original signature and it hangs in a place of honor. My favorites are her pastels representing water but I love all her art! She continues to amaze me with every new piece she creates. I am working on owning my first original soon!
Mary Jones
Collector / Follower
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J.Howard is very passionate about her work, she puts her heart and soul into each piece and it shows in the finished product. The image jumps off the canvas very vibrant and realistic. Every piece is a part of her.
Wendy Lister WIlliams
Radiology Specialist / Emergency Services
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Wonderful Artwork by a Fantastic Artist!!!
Jennifer Hammer
Artist / Pastelist
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Even though J. Howard is so precise; her work is far more than realism,.Her work is creative thought 🤔 too. And, with a spiritual twist that affords her the ability to honor the first and most original and enduring of all Artists. God, our creator, who put thought into every work of Art He ever did. When J. Howard expresses herself, it shows how much she's amused and amazed; even spoken to through God's amazing world in which She is, herself, an amazing artist.
She emulating her ❤️ for creating ❤️
She emulating her ❤️ for creating ❤️
Lyndle Dean McKee
Artist / Collector
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"Reflecting Our Differences"If something you have seen is not here, please reach out. [email protected] or direct message through Facebook or Instagram. Thank you in advance for your interest. Private Commissions are always available upon request. 
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2025 Sugar Land Music & Fine Arts Poster Art Winner
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“Pleasures of Life” 16x16 -
94th American Artists Professional League Salon Finalist Bennet Art Prize Nominee Best In Class American Women Artist national 2022 |
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"In the HeArt of Texas is Art & Music"
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" Out By Eleven Thirty" Red Steagall Collection 2021
"Where He Leads Me" Phippin Western Art Museum 2022
"Belonging" Best in Show Round Rock 2025
Marketing Selection Las Cruces Arts 2025
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"Life is Like A Bicycle"- IGOR National Exhibit Finalist 2022
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The process...the purpose...the goal.
Drawing is the most basic and perhaps the most instinctive of all two-dimensional art forms. A drawing can serve as a preliminary sketch for a future work in another medium. Drawing can become a process of articulating an idea. Drawing can also be a complete work within itself. The variety of drawing makes it almost impossible to categorize the medium, especially when you add the variety of the types of materials artist use to produce drawings. Drawing can only be described as the most unrestrained of all medium.
Drawing can be the most direct way of bringing what is in the mind on to a chosen surface. An artist can enjoy the sheer spontaneity of drawing. When a pencil drags across a piece of paper or a pastel traces over a piece of canvas, it captures directly my thoughts and records the slightest movement of my hand. My goal is to produce a complete work of art within a sensual and rhythmic pastel drawing possessing all the detail possible in the 1970’s style referred to as Hyperrealism.
Art is often perceived as a way of detachment from reality, a key to unlocking some hidden meaning in the environment. This is not completely true for art genres like Hyperrealism, where the line between reality and art is practically erased. Hyperrealism is considered an effective advancement of Photorealism of the 1960’s, However, the newly developed style still contains some subtle differences from its predecessor. The Photorealists aimed to reproduce photographs as precisely as possible so that the human eye could not distinguish between the original and the work of art. As a Hyperrealist, the goal is to be a purist in the technique. I strive to take the technique further, developing ways to include a narrative, charm and emotion into a drawing. I never want to leave it void of “personality”.
Drawing can be the most direct way of bringing what is in the mind on to a chosen surface. An artist can enjoy the sheer spontaneity of drawing. When a pencil drags across a piece of paper or a pastel traces over a piece of canvas, it captures directly my thoughts and records the slightest movement of my hand. My goal is to produce a complete work of art within a sensual and rhythmic pastel drawing possessing all the detail possible in the 1970’s style referred to as Hyperrealism.
Art is often perceived as a way of detachment from reality, a key to unlocking some hidden meaning in the environment. This is not completely true for art genres like Hyperrealism, where the line between reality and art is practically erased. Hyperrealism is considered an effective advancement of Photorealism of the 1960’s, However, the newly developed style still contains some subtle differences from its predecessor. The Photorealists aimed to reproduce photographs as precisely as possible so that the human eye could not distinguish between the original and the work of art. As a Hyperrealist, the goal is to be a purist in the technique. I strive to take the technique further, developing ways to include a narrative, charm and emotion into a drawing. I never want to leave it void of “personality”.