Jay Fernandez born in San Antonio Texas in 1988 I now live and working in Chicago Illinois. I attended Columbus College of Art and Designs first year program in 2007 before transferring to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2008. During his time there I was admitted into the advanced painting program and graduated with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2012. 

 

A multimedia artist and designer who creates works in textile design as well as illustration. I use the skills I learned in painting and drawing as well as photography, sculpture and fashion design to cross over and mix with each other to create new and dynamic works. I explore Japanese art and their construction and brings those elements into contemporary imagery. 

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Why choose a illustrator over a photographer? 

An illustrator can depict anything real of fantasy, can bring a character or subject to life. An illustrator doesn't need to be on location or travel. An illustration can have different color, tones, be realistic or stylistic. Unlike photos a illustration can put characters together that have never been together, can bring abstract concepts to life and convey a rang of emotions.