Jay Anthony Gonzales

Jay has been creating art for as long as he can remember - a precious child who could already master some sketches as early as 2, long before he can clearly write down the letters of the alphabet. Needless to say, this inclination for the arts was evident throughout his school years, when he would be joining - and WINNING several school art competitions. "It just came naturally for me, he muses".
He eventually took up formal training on charcoal and would use this medium to draw portraits, caricatures, landscapes, plants, animals and virtually anything that catches his attention. By this time, he already started having clients mostly through his friends, schoolmates, relatives, friends of his friends and others who have heard of his work.
His skills as an airbrush artist were further perfected while working for AirArt Asia and Airbrush Asia where he earned the admiration of his employers and co-artist. This likewise paved the way for him to take his art a step further - as an independent artist. They apply airbrush on anything from shirts, motorcycles, cars, canvasses. But at present he is drawn into creating wall murals, using airbrush of course. "The wall becomes my canvass. It's much more challenging than doing smaller areas...

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila/Universidad de Manila / Paco Catholic School

I. DefiningQuirino Commemorative Exhibit
November 7 - 28, 2015
Ayala Museum, Makati City, Philippines

II. The 68th Annual Art Competition of Art Association of the Philippines (AAP)
November 7, 2015 - December 11, 2015
GSIS Museum, Pasay City, Philippines

III. The 150th Jubilee Year of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Baclaran Church, June 2016

IV. National Art Competition
"Super heART", University of Perpetual Help, August 20, 2016

V. Manila Bulletin Sketch Fest 2016
SM MOA, Phils., August 29, 2016

VI. ART ATTACK 2017
Group Art Exhibition
Art Corridor, Ayala Alabang Country Club Inc., Muntinlupa City, Philippines
June 3 to 30, 2017

VII. GSIS Annual Competition 2018
June 8, 2018
GSIS Museum, Pasay City, Philippines

VIII. What: HUES an Art Exhibit (Group Shop)
When: July 15-30, 2018, 6 PM
Where: Vista Mall Las Piñas City, Philippines