Jay Montgomery

LATEST ARTICLES ( 57 )

• NEW Aqua Unit Patrol Backgrounds!

  

  Early this Spring I did several new Aqua Unit Patrol backgrounds. I got to use some pieces from other backgrounds I have done for the same show’s movie I did... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• I'm Not Just an Illustrator

  

  I do tons of Graphic Design!I love typography whether it’s illustrated or a font. Laying out a page, picking photos, organizing chaos all appeal to me. Design... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Captain America Skulloctopus

  

  Back in 2009 I did this watercolor and pastel called Skulloctopus. I had no real reason for doing so except that it was a cool and freaky creature. Last night... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• NEW Aqua Unit Patrol Backgrounds!

  Early this Summer I did several new Aqua Unit Patrol backgrounds. I got to use some pieces from other backgrounds I have done for the same show’s movie I did... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Paperless Office

  

  The United Kingdom government legal department recently used this illustration of mine I did back in 2008. The client very pleased and had this to say:“They... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Open House at Portfolio Center

  

  This Saturday at my Alma Mater, Portfolio Center, I will have a portfolio table showing off my work, books, posters and prints for sale at their Open House. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Observation Then Communication

  

  Just having fun with a demo for my Materials and Techniques II class. The assignment was to basically due a grisaille painting either in charcoal or acrylic the... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crispin Framed Print For Sale

  

  Earlier this year I won a Certificate of Merit for Crispin and the Great Tree cover art from the Society of Illustrator’s in Los Angeles, California.It was on... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• “Drawing Inspiration” Book is out and I’m in It!

  

  I’m proud, humbled and honored to be apart of this wonderful collection of superstar artists from around the world. I met the author Michael Fleishman back in... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Decathlon Poster Process

  

  New work! A 16″ x 20″ poster I did as part of a demo for my Adobe Illustrator class a Portfolio Center. I just finished it today. I thought it turn... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shannon Elizabeth Portriat in Painter

  

  One of my favorite sexy actresses. Totally created and drawn by hand in Corel Painter 11 using the sponge tool in the background and a few pastels sticks for he... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Before Yous and Her Very Eyes

  

  Made this little video of one of my many painting methods. Painting was created with acrylic, watercolors, an oil wash, Prismacolor pencils, and gesso in about... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Busy Bumblebee – Process

  

  Gotta new documented process of my traditional paintings. It was a quick demo I did this Fall quarter at SCAD. The students have to do some sort of “manimal”... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crispin and the Great Tree

  

  A new book that I illustrated 9 black and white interior illustrations and a color cover is out and available for sale on Amazon.com! It’s a great fantasy read... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• CSS Programing and Information Guide

  

  Wanted to show off nine brand new illustrations I did over the Summer for a local sports cable channel called CSS. They wanted some generic sports... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adam Sandler Portrait

  

  Just finished an experimental portrait of Adam Sandler for a class demo. It’s a 9″ x 12″, watercolor over acrylic mono-prints with some Photoshop... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Victor’s Dream Video

  

  A great little video explaining the good intent behind Victor’s Dream; the book I illustrated this past Summer. If foster care is dear to your heart, please... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION