Michael Jay, aka HeyYoMike, is a primarily self-taught artist currently residing in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. He has made art since he was a small child. He doesn’t pretend to understand it or use fractal patterns when he creates it. In fact, his mathematical skill is far worse than his artistic skill. His art has no meaning and he knows no large words or creative ways to make it sound as if it does.
Michael Jay has no preferred choice of media. He will draw with anything and can draw inspiration from almost anything. He is influenced by too many people to name. His artistic direction and interests change almost daily, but something that is ever-present is his desire to create art and to have fun while doing it.
Michael Jay divides his time between his family, his day job, and his art. He has designed plush toys professionally for Toy Vault, INC, working on their Here Be Nightmares, The Princess Bride, Labyrinth, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and The Dark Crystal lines. Michael Jay has participated in group shows all over the country. His writing and artwork has been featured in Story The Magazine. His list of clients ranges from actor/comedian George Lopez to The Toy Chest Children's Charity based in Lexington, KY. In addition to gallery work, he continues to work on independent projects as well as commissioned pieces.
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