He married Jayne Amason, a sculptor and together they opened a Laycox gallery in Walnut Creek. In the 1960's the couple lost their gallery due to eminent domain to make room for BART (the Bay Area Rapid Transit System.) They then moved to Carmel and established a gallery there.
La Review Moderne (a Paris art publication) described Laycox's painting as "dynamic, vivid, animated and pulsating ... an exciting experience." Jack Laycox recieved many awards and international recognition.
He lectured and was requested often to served as a juror for art exhibitions.