About Hayward

I paint from my studio in San Antonio, Texas, where much of my work begins with a simple question: what makes an image linger in memory.

Some paintings grow out of places I know well — the Texas landscape, coastal light, or quiet moments observed in everyday life. Others emerge from quieter subjects: fruit on a table, a branch of leaves, or an interior moment that feels familiar and grounding.

Painting and Presence

What interests me most is not the subject alone, but the feeling it carries. A painting has the ability to slow time, holding a moment longer than it exists in the world.

That quiet presence is what I try to capture in every piece. Whether the subject is a landscape, a still life, or a figure, the goal is the same: to create work that feels personal, reflective, and emotionally grounded.

Portraiture

For many years I have also worked as a portrait artist, creating painted and photographic portraits for families across Texas.

Portraiture shaped the way I see. When painting a portrait, the goal is never simply to reproduce a photograph. The goal is to reveal presence — something deeper than a momentary expression.

That same approach carries into my paintings today.

The Studio

All paintings are created in my San Antonio studio, where I work primarily in oil and watercolor.

Visitors sometimes discover the work through exhibitions, studio visits, or while searching for artwork for their homes. Others arrive because they first knew my work through portraiture.

Both paths lead to the same place — the studio, and the ongoing exploration of painting.

Follow the Work

If you enjoy seeing new paintings as they emerge from the studio, you are welcome to join the studio collector list.

Collectors on the list occasionally see new work and studio updates before paintings are released publicly.

Join the studio collector list to see new paintings as they emerge.