About the Artist

Meet Jason, also known as "Bubba." He is an artist who shares his feelings through bright colors and bold brushstrokes. Jason has autism and does not speak, but he has found his voice through painting.

His Journey
Jason started making art in 2019, when his parents gave him markers. He soon loved it, and later moved on to paint. It was messy at first, with paint everywhere, but he was clearly dedicated.

Today, Jason does much of his painting on his own. He puts on his "painting gear": a hat, painting shirt, apron (his "Painting Shield"), sleeves, and gloves. Then he picks and pours his own paints and paints with focus.

A Nightly Ritual
Painting is Jason's safe place and his main way of communicating. He paints every night. Over time, he has created nearly 2,000 paintings, which are stored in the family basement.

Beyond the Canvas
Life has not always been easy. In his teenage years, Jason's sensory challenges grew. He struggled with sleep, lost skills, and felt overwhelmed, and his family stayed home for years. With patience and support, Jason became steady again.

His family believes that supporting someone with special needs means shaping the world around them so they feel safe being themselves. A steady routine has helped Jason feel calmer and more free, and it has let him grow as a person and an artist.

The Power of Expression
For Jason, painting means freedom, communication, and joy. His autism gives him a unique way of seeing the world, and it shows in every brushstroke. His paintings share feelings that words can't.

Jason's art shows that people communicate in many ways, and sometimes the deepest conversations happen without words. Through color, texture, and design, he keeps sharing his story, one painting at a time.