Behind the paintings · Bittersweet Gallery
Meet Jack
& Nancy.
Art that invites you to look closer.
Stories that point to something more.
Jack E. Dawson has worked in watercolor, oil, acrylics, and sculpture since the early 1970s. His paintings bring familiar scenes together with images rooted in faith and Scripture.
A life in art
From the studio
to the story.
- Early 1970s
Jack begins his work as an artist, exploring painting and sculpture.
- A public work in Missouri
His work includes the 32-foot Praying Hands sculpture in Webb City.
- 1999
Jack begins the Seek & Find series: paintings whose hidden images are built upon the Word of God.
- Bittersweet Gallery
Nancy and their children help launch the gallery, making Jack’s prints available to people across the country.
Faith & purpose
More than a hidden image.
Jack’s desire is to encourage viewers to seek the Lord with sincerity and commitment. Everyday scenes become a way to consider deeper meaning, opening conversations about hope, faith, and love.
In Peace in the Midst of the Storm, a bird sheltered in the rock contrasts with the storm around it. Jack describes this painting as the beginning of his search for obvious subjects with subtle, Scripture-based images.
Discover Peace in the Midst of the Storm ↗Jack & Nancy
A shared calling.
Nancy and their children were instrumental in launching Bittersweet Gallery and helping Jack’s paintings reach homes across the country.
Together, Jack and Nancy’s work invites people to share the meaning of the paintings. A picture in the home, a card sent to a friend, or a book opened together can become the beginning of a conversation.
The gallery continues to bring these stories into everyday life through fine-art prints, books, and gifts.
Explore the gallery’s gifts ↗
Look closer. Discover more.
Seek & Find — There’s More Than Meets the Eye
A painting is only the beginning. Look for the hidden images and symbols in Jack Dawson’s Seek & Find paintings, then discover the stories that give them meaning.
Bring the experience home in the Seek & Find hardcover book. Turn the pages together, share what you notice, and return to a favorite painting with fresh eyes.
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