Jay Lewis Morgan

I'm a self-taught artist from the Florida Gulf Coast. My art is more painterly with a touch of abstraction mixed in. If a label is needed to describe my art, it would be 'Expressive Realism'. I utilize a diverse range of media and techniques in my art. Oil paints, acrylics, charcoal, and digital art bring my visions to life.

My process for creating art is very meticulous. I love to research my subjects and plan the drawing or painting with different compositions, layouts, and color combinations. I start by creating ideas in my sketchbook or iPad. I've discovered that using software to brainstorm ideas and compositions is a great way to validate my ideas.

I use oil and acrylic paints for my paintings. Charcoal is the main component for my drawings—I like the gritty feel and the ease with which I can capture a unique balance or connection between dark and light. I enjoy the buttery blending and range of techniques I can achieve with oils. Since acrylic paint dries very quickly, it allows me to layer the colors and work on larger-scale paintings.

My motivation for creating art comes from the need to constantly self-heal. Sometimes, as an artist living in an analytical world, I become overstimulated by the details and demands that ...

NUDUS 2025 Competition - Art of The Naked Truth: May 2025 - July 2025
Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art: February 2024 - April 2024 - Sunset Waves

Grand Prize Winner - Warner Bros Movie Art Competiton for the movie "Wonka": December 2023

Las Laguna Art Gallery - Figures or Faces Exhibition: March 2023