Kind Words & Testimonials

I adore John Baker & John Baker Arts! I recently sold all of my belongings & moved cross country. I vowed to surround my next home with only things that make me happy. John's art makes me happy! I love the simplicity of his pieces, the colors he uses to create mood, evoke comfort and warmth. Being from Chicago, I was searching for a piece of art to capture where I grew up. John had so many to choose from and each piece specifically reflected the love I have for the city of Chicago. I can't say enough about the joy John's art gives me and the personal touch it adds to my home!

“John Baker is a unique artist whose appreciation of the world around him and his soulful approach to living completely inform his work. He is sensitive and connected and each piece he does conveys that. When we lost our beloved dog, Oliver, I knew that John was the only person that would be able to truly capture Ollie's humor and dignity. John listens, but not just to your words. He listens to the universe around him and offers back to it a tiny, glorious, slice of humanity.

“I received my painting recently. It was a gift I gave to myself. The painting actually arrived in a wrapping with a card, so it really felt like a gift. John's work is inspirational. Each painting probably "speaks" to the buyer, the way my purchase "spoke" to me. I have a sense that John is a deeply spiritual person and is able to paint what the "spirit" is saying to him in the time and space in which he does the work. I am grateful for the little piece that has found a home in my living space."”

"I’m a working actor who is always looking for something unique for an opening night gift. I commissioned John to create a one of a kind watercolor for the Maestro of the show I was doing. To say his work is breathtaking would be an understatement. The piece was personal, beautifully designed and brought tears to the eyes of the recipient. John also accomplished all of this in a very short period of time, which was a huge help for me. From the moment we talked on the phone, to the day the gorgeous package arrived, an absolutely joyous experience. Bravo!"

"I have admired John's art for a long time, keeping up with his daily sketches online. Last holiday, I discovered a landscape of his that exactly resembled a vista on my parent's property. He graciously delivered it the next day and I was proud to present it to my parents at Christmas. They love the artwork, and I love supporting the talents of a fellow artist and friend. "

"I asked John to do a painting of my daughter, her husband their 9-month-old son and their dog Izzie. John not only did a fantabulous job on the family but subtly included factions of their life together in the background. I sent several different photos for John to work off of and he couldn’t have chosen better items to personalize the picture. He worked closely with me to get it just right. The painting, which the family affectionately named “Izzie’s Family” is front and center in their new home. My daughter cried when she received it. I cannot wait for another family event that will give me an excuse to order another painting from John. " Item

"John Baker has the incredible talent to immerse his brush into the pallet of your life, a memory or your imagination and bring it to life on canvas. I first commissioned John to bring the memories of my home in Alaska to life. I was able to simply share the memory of colors, the way the sun and moon can be seen during an Alaskan summer, the view of the mountain we had in our town and through his own imagination he created the perfect piece of art, capturing every emotion and reflection of home. It was simply perfect. John puts his heart and soul into each painting and he is, in by all definitions of the word, a true artist. "

We commissioned John for a painting to commemorate our parent’s 50th anniversary. After a few short discussions, John was able to create a beautiful celebration of their lives together. Everything about the painting is just right. It is joyful, personal, touching, filled with memories, meaning and detail, and perfectly representative of them. John’s work is affordable, he easy to work with and even the packaging is sweet and personal. I would highly recommend his work for any occasion."