Jay McKay

Jay McKay discovered his love for art in New Orleans’ public school system, where he participated in various arts programs. Later, he attended New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA).

At an early age, Jay entered the culture of the historical Mardi Gras Indians. His grandfather handcrafted his first suit, a tradition that Jay carried with him into adulthood. He still handcrafts his own suit every year.

His creativity and his eye for art were instrumental in his success as a tattoo artist. His journey as a tattoo artist, which began at the age of 15, took his art to another level. Soon, his focus shifted to painting on canvas.

Following Hurricane Katrina, Jay traveled to further his art education. He studied in Washington, DC and Cape Town, South Africa. ​In December 2015, Jay presented his first solo art show called Retro●Spective. There, he introduced a series of paintings focused on his life experiences in New Orleans ghettos in the 90s.

In January 2017, he presented his second solo art show Year of the Camo, a series of paintings. He has had the opportunity to present personal art pieces to various celebrities and is honored to share his most recent works with you.