Imagination on Canvas
About JSH Paints
About The Artist
Artist, John Southworth Hamilton “JSH” started painting with no training nor prior experience. John & his son Southworth were listening to music and viewing various artists' works. Jackson Pollack’s “Mural” crossed the screen and Worth said "Dad, this guy's stuff really speaks to me". John was inspired and completed his first painting "Southworth" soon after.
John prefers the vibrancy of acrylic paints for his creations. Early paintings were made for friends, family, and several good causes, including Autism Awareness and The Wounded Warrior Project. His paintings have since been commissioned and he especially enjoys creating paintings that have a personal connection for his subjects and clients.
Some would call John's work Folk Art, others fun-spirited and animated. John likes to find humor in life’s realities.
John resides in Island Park, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He works for a global hotel management company based in Boston and currently enjoys painting on weekends and in his spare time.
JSH Paints Gallery - The Gallery is a chronological journey of John’s work. photos are taken on an iPhone. Please Scroll >>>>
Southworth -12/22 John's first painting for son Southworth and his Chihuahua, Thunder.
Eden
Purple Haze
Elizabeth's Favorite Things
Lois Valentine
The Farm – John’s Mom and Wayne on the family farm.
Recess - Donated by John for Autism awareness fund raising auction.
Smith Family Reunion
Hope Bridge, Bristol, Rhode Island
Mermaid
Phat Duck - Inspired by Portland Restaurant Duckfat.
Love Island Park - Gift to John's next door neighbor.
Blue Sky – Inspired by Allman Brothers Song of same title.
68 Camaro - Inspired by John's brother's high school wheels.
Hog Wild
Mattapoisett
Camping on Mars - Painted for a friend from Mars.
Twas the Night Before Christmas – Paitned for John’s daughter Elizabeth.
Bumble
Tyler's Home - Painted for a freind's newborn son, Tyler.
Hadley’s Grinch – Painted for a Friend’s Granddaughter, Hadley.
Lounge Lizards
Gigi
Fish Market
Dad's 90th - For John's dad who loves the annual trip to Portland and Camden Maine.
Shlomo's Comission - Painted for a friend as a family tribute.
Yoda's Keg Party - Painted for son, Worth, the head brewer at Brickyard Hollow, & his love for Star Wars.
Dancer
Kerin's Africa – Commissioned by friend after returning from a mission in Africa. She wanted her family depicted by animals. 3 daughters including twins, you guess the rest.
Salute - John's donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Afternoon Dip
Pickles & Thunder - A gift to John's son who started his vegetable pickling business.
Kent's Place - A gift to John's cousin for his home and new barn in Pennsylvania.
Ladies Night
Holy Cow! Cattle Egrets are real, look it up!
Imogen - A gift to newborn Imogen born to John's friends.
Berry Christmas – A gift to John’s nephew and puppy Blueberry.
Worth and Hannah's Christmas
Best Friends - Inspired by John's daughter Elizabeth and best friend Aspen.
Merry Christmas 24'
Diptych - At The Beach
Starry Snowman
Lame Duck
Saturday Morning Island Park
Old Newport
Adult Swim
What Shark?
Easter 25"
Still You and Me – Inspired by Led Zeppelin song “Thank You”
Spring Walk
Hammy
Thunder
Shore Love