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 graduating from the College of Engineering at Auburn, I felt the Lord burdening me for ministry here in the states and abroad. Being raised in a Christ-centered home, I had a relationship with Jesus for a long time but it took several years for me to realize how important sharing that faith with others was. 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 mission field both home and overseas, 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 give my abolsute best to this art career that I enjoy so deeply, I always try to prioritize time for the mission field.” - Jared Knox
Accolades
Jared has become well-established in the art world in a short amount of time. In his first year out of college, he was selected as the “Best of Cobb – Artist” and had already joined several galleries. Although his work covers a broad spectrum of subject matter, he found early success in the wildlife and sporting art scenes.
Jared won the 2023 Alabama Wildlife Arts Competition with his painting “Bobcat and Bobwhite.” Shortly afterward, his art was featured on the Georgia Fishing License, and he has continued collaborating with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a featured artist at their Weekend for Wildlife each year. His artwork was also selected to be on the Georgia Bass Fishing License Plate in 2026. In 2024, Jared was awarded the Soul of the South Award in Alabama in the Art category.
In 2025, Jared was selected to participate in the nation’s premier wildlife art show, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.
His artwork has been purchased by major businesses and including Brasfield & Gorrie, RealTree, Duck Commander, among other people like Governor Brian Kemp. Jared has also been a featured artist at Onward Reserve, where his wildlife and western artwork has been displayed in stores and featured on merchandise.
Jared has collectors across the country and is currently exhibiting work through galleries in Charleston, SC; Cashiers, NC; Blue Ridge, GA; and Beaver Creek, CO.
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
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.