JAY MOORE
Born 1964 in Denver, Colorado; lives in Parker, Colorado
I think the subtleties in nature are the most beautiful. Here, a passing cloud shadow creates dramatic lighting on a scene that I might have skipped over otherwise. Sunlight illuminates the banks of the creek in an array of beautiful, soft warm colors.
RAISED AMIDST THE STUNNING LANDSCAPES of Colorado, Jay Moore’s journey into the world of landscape painting unfolded against a backdrop that might seem naturally aligned with such a pursuit. However, his path was anything but conventional, as his father, uncles and cousins were prominent bankers in Denver. After graduating from the Colorado Institute of Art, he spent a decade honing his skills in graphic design and commercial illustration. Eventually, he merged his love for the outdoors and love for painting, showcasing his early landscape paintings in a local Downtown Denver café, catching the eye of a local art dealer.
This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership, enabling Jay to create commissioned works for private clients’ ranches throughout the western United States and Canada. In time, editors from various art magazines recognized his talent, leading to greater visibility through advertising campaigns, galleries, and museum exhibitions. Jay often draws inspiration from the serene beauty of Colorado’s mountain rivers and lakes, which remain his favorite subjects. Today, Jay owns a gallery in Downtown Parker, CO and is represented by Astoria Fine Art, Jackson Hole, WY, Saks Galleries, Denver, CO, and Shaun Horne Gallery, Crested Butte, CO.
Gallery Representation
Astoria Fine Art, Jackson, Wyoming
Saks Galleries, Denver, Colorado
Sanders Gallery, Tucson, Arizona
Jay Moore Studio, Parker, CO