MEET THE ARTIST



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Jay Holt
Drawing/Pastels



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I've found myself to be an observer more than an active participator! So creating art, more specifically creating portraits was a natural way for me to engage with the outside world! That's why my art is for both the contemplators as well as the every day admirer.
There's so many mediums out there but I favor the textures of graphite, color pencil, and oil paint above the rest! When I use these specific mediums, my brain feels calm and content with the satisfying crunch they provide! And when it comes to color, I am always playing around with how colors and light intermingle with shadows!
The more I created, the more I was drawn to the human figure, more particularly the face! This came from the innate desire to better understand the people around me as well as my own emotions. My work is both an examination and celebration of the human condition and the complexities that lie just beneath the surface.

