Enjoy painter Hunter Jay’s nature-inspired portfolio, filled with vivid color and stunning detail. View more of his work by visiting website.
“Blueridge Summer” acrylic on linen, 22” x 28”
I credit my artistic outlook largely to the 1940 Disney film “Fantasia”.
“Enchantment” acrylic on linen, 20” x 30”
My parents knew I loved music and had an inclination for it, so though we were rarely ever taken to the theatre for a movie, they made an exception for this one. It was a major event for me at age six. Little did I suspect how much it would impact the rest of my life.
“What’s Up, Tiger Lily” acrylic on linen, 20” x 20″
My parents didn’t know at the time that I was equally interested in the visual arts because, well, I didn’t know it myself either.
“The Wild Place” acrylic on linen, 22” x 28”
I was deeply impacted by the music of this film, of course. But the fantastical world presented on the screen through artistic animation touched me just as deeply.
“Life’s What You Make It” acrylic on linen, 16” x 20”
It was an epiphany, discovering I was more interested in the settings for the characters in the film instead of the characters themselves. I wanted to live in the depths of that mysterious, magical, lush world onscreen, and I wanted to explore it.
“Simple Things” acrylic on linen, 16” x 20”
And so, to this day, that is what I capture on canvas, or more specifically, linen.
“Tranquility” acrylic on linen, 20” x 20”
The mystery, the intrigue, the exotic and ephemeral qualities of my work are what make it identifiable, along with saturated hues. The subject itself varies. I tend to focus on closeup views of plants, flowers and insects. However, the essence of water and its refracted light will seize my imagination as well. And so you will find some coastal paintings, along with waterfalls and ponds.
“The Wild Life” acrylic on linen, 30” x 20”
Even aquatic life, like jellyfish, lion fish and koi take center stage on occasion.
“Heart of the Flower” acrylic on linen, 20” x 30”
Looking back on that childhood experience in the movie theatre, and being taken to another world via the film “Fantasia,” is what continues to fascinate me to this very day. That may be one of the reasons my colors are so intense, vibrant and saturated.
“Gloriosa” acrylic on linen, 30” x 20”
The enchanted landscapes of Walt Disney are very subtle in my paintings, and may not be immediately noticeable—but that is where my inspiration was born.
Artist Hunter Jay invites you to follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
Want to stay current on cutting edge business articles from Artsy Shark, plus artist features, and an invitation to the next Call for Artists? Subscribe to our twice-monthly Updates, and get a free e-book on Where to Sell Art Online right now!
The post Featured Artist Hunter Jay appeared first on Artsy Shark.
Source: artsyshark.com