Jason Davenport has always been interested in and excited by fine art, especially, animals and wildlife.  With an encouraging push from his grandfather, he began private instructions at an early age.

His enthusiasm and education in arts continued as he later earned an Associates Degree in Painting and Illustration. His passion for Realism and Trompe L’Oeil led him to a four year apprenticeship at The Waichulis Studio.

Jason Davenport has participated in many exhibits across the country, some of the awards he has won include, The Bosque Conservatory Silver Medal, and numerous awards in Artist Magazine Annual Competition.  His passion for art has also been shown in many publications including 2007 Strokes of Genius, The Best in Drawing.

With his strong foundation in representationalism, Jay’s desire to paint the funny and humerous has materialized in this side of animals and how the different things they do relate to human life. His intention is for the viewer to step back once in awhile and observe and even laugh at ourselves.

Jay lives in Pennsylvania with his family and continues to refine his work through dedication and humor, all the while focusing on the promise of the future.

EDUCATION:

2001 – 2005  The Waichulis Studio, Representational Atelier, Naticoke, Pennsylvaina

1996 – 1999   Luzerne County Community College, Associates Degree: Painting and

                       Illustration, Naticoke, Pennsylvania

1995 – 1996   The Art Hatchery with Judith Hatcher, Private Instruction, Bear Creek, PA

1993               Illustrator Joe Smudon, Private Instruction, Philadelphia, PA

1001 – 1993   Nancy Cathoner, Private Instruction, Hazelton, PA

EXHIBITIONS:

2008    Galerie Kornye West, Fall Show, Fort Worth, Texas

2008    Galerie Kornye West, Solo Show, Fort Worth, Texas

2007    Galerie Kornye West, Fall Show, Fort Worth, Texas

2007    Bendann Gallery, Spring Show, Baltimore, Maryland

2007    Galerie Kornye West, Spring Show, Fort Worth , Texas

2006    Bendann Gallery. Anniversary Show, Baltimore, Maryland

2006    Galerie Kornye West, Fall Show, Fort Worth, Texas

2006    Bendann Gallery, spring Show, Baltimore, Maryland

2006 Andreva Gallery, Realism Show, Santa Fe, New Mexico

2006 Anthony Waichulis and Company, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2005  The Waichulis Study “Capruting Realism” MacDonald Art Gallery, Dallas, PA

2005  The Bosque Conservatory, Clifton, Texas

2005  Wyoming Valley Art League, Group Exhibit, Kingston, Pennsylvania

2005  Hazelton Art league, Group Exhibit, Hazelton, Pennsylvania

2004  Andreva Gallery, Juried Group Exhibit, Santa Fe, New Mexico

2004  Under the Stairs Gallery, Solo Exhibit, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

2004  Wyoming Valley Art League, Group Exhibit, Kingston, Pennsylvania

2002  Wyoming Valley Art League, Group Exhibit, Kingston, Pennsylvania

2002  The Hoyt Invitational Exhibit, Kingston, Pennsylvania

1999  Luzerne County Community College, Student Exhibit

1998  Luzerne County Community College, Student Exhibit

PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS:        

2008  Artist Magazine, Finalist, Animal category

2007  Stroke’s of Genius: Instructional Book, North Light Books

2006  American Artist’s Drawing Magazine ‘2005 Competition Winners’

2006  Artist’s Magazine, ‘The Future of Realism: 20 under 40’, March 2006

2006  Artist’s Magazine, Finalist – Still Life and Animal

2005  American Artist’s Drawing Magazine, Magazine Competition Finalist

2005  Bosque Conservatory, silver Medal; Group Exhibit

2005  Artist’s Magazine, Honorable Mention, Still Life

2005  Hazelton Art League; Theodore R. Laputka Memorial Award, Group Exhibit

2005  Art Renewal Center, Second Annual Salon Competition, Drawing Exhibit

2004  Wyoming Valley Art League, First Place- Drawing; Group Exhibit