About Me J.Hartworks

Painting came into my life ten years ago—not as a career path, but as a lifeline. I began creating art as a way to cope after a mental health breakdown. What started as a quiet, personal way to heal slowly grew into something that saved me—and now, it's something I share with the world.

I don’t plan my paintings. I allow the energy within me to guide the process. Sometimes I paint with brushes, other times with my hands—whatever feels right in the moment. I simply follow the colours that call to me. If it’s not the right one, something deep inside tells me so. It’s taken me years to truly accept that I’m a spiritual artist. But the more I’ve embraced that part of myself, the more naturally and powerfully my art flows.

I’ve had the privilege of sharing my work at a pop-up gallery in Chester in 2024 and a joint exhibition in Bradford back in 2021 and Art exhibitions in Leeds City centre 2021, 2025, 2026 Through TikTok live-streams, people from all over—Scotland, Ireland, France, America and New Zealand —have seen me paint and have bought my pieces. But more than just sharing art, I’ve shared parts of myself.

Because my art is me.

My journey hasn’t been easy. I went in to care at the age of 14, through no fault of my own, and experienced unspeakable abuse from a young age. I’ve faced homelessness, miscarriage, addiction, rejection after coming out, and the heartbreak of failed relationships. I’ve lost homes, lost hope—but never lost the will to keep going.

Today, I’m sober. I’m proud. And I’ve turned my pain into purpose.

For the last four and a half years, I’ve been working as a support worker—giving back to a community I deeply care about. I’ve raised money through my art auctioning pieces for causes like Cancer Research, candlelighters charity in 2025 & 2026 and also the British Red Cross, homeless street angels twice along side artworks from other talented artists such as Damien Hirst, Richard gower and exhibitited along side the connerbrothers and for local families in need. 

I have done live painting at a record label release party Dean England February 2026 this year. 

Art isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am. It’s how I’ve survived. It’s how I love. Every painting carries a piece of my heart, and when you hang it on your wall, you’re holding a piece of my soul.

All I’ve ever wanted was to be loved—and through art, I’ve found a way to give love in return.

Please remember: it’s just a bad day, not a bad life. Tomorrow can be brighter.

Art is a part of your heart.
— J. HARTWORKS