About Art by Jay
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Wildlife art drawn from genuine love of nature
Hi, I’m Jay, a self-taught wildlife artist based in Surrey. I create detailed coloured-pencil drawings inspired by the animals and wildlife I’ve always loved.
My art is something I currently fit around family life and my full-time job, usually working on my drawings late into the evenings.
I’ve been fascinated by wildlife for as long as I can remember, not only by how animals look, but by the character, expression and personality each one has. That is what I try to capture in every piece I create.
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INSPIRATION
Nature as a father and artist
Becoming a dad made that connection even stronger. Spending time outdoors with my children, exploring, watching the wildlife and seeing them fascinated, has given my artwork a greater sense of purpose.
Nature has always brought a sense of calm and grounding to my life, and I hope my work can bring a little of that feeling into other people’s homes too.
What began as a hobby I loved is gradually becoming something more. I’m building Art by Jay around family life, one drawing at a time, with the hope that it can help support my family in the future.
MY PROCESS
Every piece starts with the eyes
Each artwork is entirely hand-drawn. I never move on to any other part of the piece until the eyes feel truly alive - that's my golden rule. From there, I work section by section, layering detail until the whole piece comes together.
Rough Outline
Every piece begins with a careful outline, setting the composition before any detail is added.
The Eyes First
I never move on until the eyes feel alive. The ycarry the emoition - get them right, and everything follows.
Layer by Layer
Detail is built section by section in colour pencil, until the whole piece comes together as one.
Frame & Enjoy
The finished work is professionally mounted and framed. Ready to enjoy and bring nature into your space.