Day 4 #ArtAdventCalendar “1935 Security $1000” 24x48” Thrilled that my painting is hanging in the Art Gallery of Alberta till mid Jan. yes..Canada did print $1000 bills but only in this 1935 series.

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Day 3 #ArtAdventCalendar the Art Gallery of Alberta Shop is now carrying my “Loose Change” individual coin paintings for sale. #myaga #bigmoney

Day 2 #ArtAdventCalendar Happy 5th Birthday to my Artie. Not a painting, but to me he is a masterpiece.

Yup late to the party… #artadventcalendar Day 1 close up of my latest painting “Loose Change” 7 individual round canvases on Velcro substrate.

“Loose Change” A close-up of my latest painting(s). 38x38” 7 supersized round canvases displayed on a Velcro wood panel frame (play, rearrange, create your own Loose Change art piece). #currencyseries #painting #gallery #joriginals #art #coins #original #money #yegartist #artist #canadiancurrency

Oh my gosh, what a blow, I’m so shocked and saddened… what an amazing soul and human Dr. Markland was. Respected, truthful, caring… I am so deeply sorry for his family and friends.

Artie wants to remind you to wear your hat on these hot days…. The cutest…hotdog

Sweeeeet!! Checkout April… the 2026 Federation of Canadian Artists Calendar just came out and my painting “Only in my Dreams” has been selected for April. Go online at @federationgallery to get yours.

Just finished Japanese Garden ll Another view of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden at the U of A Botanic Garden, outside Edmonton Alberta. @uabotanicgarden @ualberta

Just finished Japanese Garden ll Another view of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden at the U of A Botanic Garden, outside Edmonton Alberta. @uabotanicgarden @ualberta

It’s bike season!! It’s that time again when bikers are back on the road…. Remember folks, be aware of them.. let’s make sure all riders make it home safely. Drive safe. My painting is called “Freedom” (40x40” original is sold) prints are available in paper, canvas and metal.

Shhhhh… Happy Friday

I was asked to create 2 gift baskets with “Everything Daisies” They include; Tote bag, apron, artcards, mini Joriginals prints; frame/easel, mug, original painted basket, hand-painted daisy cookie canvases, a few other cool items & yup an original Daisy painting. Art makes fabulous gift… baskets 🌼

I love that my hand-painted cookie canvases are included in the fantastic Stellar Homes turn over gifts. Congratulations to the home owners new beautiful home!!

Just finished painting this beautiful boy, Dominic, called “The Great One”. He will be forever loved and remembered. #doggo #joriginals #memorialart #memories #yegart #oilers #oilersnation #oilersfan #canadiandog #canadianart #doglovers #bestboy #goodboy

Artie and I wish everyone a wonderful Easter weekend! 🐣🩷

Spring is coming.. My favorite garden flower colors are purple and chartreuse. My garden has inspired this set of four paintings I called “Night Shade.” What is your favorite garden color? This year let it inspire you!! my art is available #yegart #joriginals #paintings #gallery #artist #yeg

It’s been a month since I posted anything & really I’m struggling on posting. I’ve been waiting for surgery, still waiting, not feeling great, mostly just down, it’s tough..painting is ❤️ but selling artwork is tough, getting people to see my work is tough. But Artie is here for me and I’m blessed. ❤️

Detail shot of my painting “A Canadian Journey” our most easterly province sits on the Atlantic comprises of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador. Known for the friendliness of residents, Gros Morne National Park, whale watching and ice bergs. St. John’s is the capital city with its airport code YYT.

Detail shot of my painting “A Canadian Journey” highlights the naturally beautiful Nova Scotia. So much to experience; the vast rugged coastlines, the Cabot trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, the Celtic culture, to the capital city of Halifax (airport code YHZ). Make Nova Scotia a top spot to visit.

Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” with stunning Maritime province, Prince Edward Island or P.E.I. is the smallest by size & population with 232 islands. The capital city of Charlottetown has YYG as their airport code. P.E.I is also the birthplace of Anne of Green Gables.

Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” is our Maritime provinces. New Brunswicks appeal is evident with the Bay of Fundy, the Appalachian Range and its scenic coastline and lighthouses. The capital city of Fredericton airport code YFC. Sounds like a must travel destination!

Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” showcasing our most populous province Ontario with the CN tower standing tall in the capital Toronto (YYZ airport code). Next; French speaking Quebec, home of the St. Lawerence River & its beautiful capital Montreal. (YQB airport code).

Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” boosts our most northern territory in 1 of the world’s most remote locations; Nunavut. YFB is the airport code for its capital Iqaluit. Nunavut is known for its incredible scenery and indigenous Inuit artwork, carvings and clothing.

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Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” continues up north to Yukon, the capital Whitehorse, with its airport code YXY .. gold panning anyone? Spectacular Northwest Territories with YZF airport code for the city Yellowknife, and only 400km from the arctic circle, so cool!

Haven’t posted Artie for bit.. Artie ready for bed…dang caught!! (Artie hates getting his picture taken and can tell I’m there from a dead sleep) 🤣

Detail shot of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” continuing to the prairies. The airport code YQR is the capital Regina known for all their beautiful lakes. YWG is for Winnipeg the capital of friendly Manitoba, the “gateway to the west”. Have you been…I say a trip might be in order.

Detail shots of my license plate painting “A Canadian Journey” starting on the west coast “Beautiful British Columbia” airport code YYJ; the capital Victoria on Vancouver Island is truly a beauty. Highlighting “Wild Rose Country” is Alberta, YEG is Edmonton. (real wild roses are intoxicating.)

Hot off the easel… “A Canadian Journey” 48 x 48”. This is our Canada, where is home, and where have you traveled in Canada? Now is a great time to journey this beautiful country of ours. My painting is not only showcasing each province and territory with license plate but also its airport code. #art

Hot off the easel… “A Canadian Journey” 48 x 48”. This is our Canada, where is home, and where have you traveled in Canada? Now is a great time to journey this beautiful country of ours. My painting is not only showcasing each province and territory with license plate but also its airport code. #art

“Crown of Wishes” my artwork a few ways… indoor giclee canvas print, year round outdoor metal print, Jr. Joriginals mini print, to my off the wall decor collection. What do you think?

I can't believe it's been 4 yrs ... this wonderful, funny, spoiled, happy, loud, incredible boy came into my life. I called him Artie, and turned into his perfect name. Because of you.. the "Art Collectors" in my life gifted me this joy, I will be forever grateful.

I thought I’d post a pic of Artie.. saying “Hi… are you doing ok? Because life is strange right now and we just wanted to check in and wish you well” 😘

Fun news… New tea tins from The Naked Leaf in Calgary will be featuring my painting… Sweeet!!

Need a fabulous tote bag? My art tote bags are available at the Art Gallery of Alberta gift shop. Double sided design, lined, sturdy & b machine washable. Great time to support your local artists by shopping AGA, and so much to see!

Hi all… a little bio, follow for my journey as an artist, art and moments with my best good boy “Artie”. #canadianartist #yeg #artist #art

Great job Jay!!! Behind you every #ArtAdventCalendar year after year. 👍

The stunning home was built near Devon by the incredible Stellar Homes . As usual, I was asked to create cookies for the new owners gift basket, this home is so enormous I had to create a large cookie canvas to be able to put in as much detail as I could.

Artie and I wish at everyone at #ArtAdventCalendar a happy artsy holiday season… and especially thinking of those who are alone…❤️🐾 Special thanks and hugs to my friend Jay, Kim & Sam @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca 🎅🏼 🐾😉

Day 24 #ArtAdventCalendar “Keepies” 1-9 6x6” ea I painted this marble mosaic on individual wood blocks, so you, the collector can play with the design, it can hang on a wall, or stack like a sculpture.

Day 23 #ArtAdventCalendar “1935; The First Series” 32x60” This is the first bank notes Canada created when it became an independent nation. (fun fact, it was the only time that $25 and $500 bills were printed and the series in French and English.)

Day 22 #ArtAdventCalendar “Birthday Money” 32x60” Like my previous painting, the one of many Easter eggs in this when counting the currency, adds up to 1867: Canada’s Birthday.

@jayispainting.earthskyart.ca Listened to you on CBC radio 'Daybreak Alberta' this morning. Way to promote art of ordinary ppl from around the world on #ArtAdventCalendar ! You have a great 'radio voice'.

Day 21 #ArtAdventCalendar “Canada$150” 32x60” I painted this for Canada’s 150 Birthday celebration a few years ago and if you count the currency it adds up to $150. 😉 It took over 400 hrs to complete.

Day 20 #ArtAdventCalendar “Pocket Change” 32x60” My currency series started with this piece. After 6 months of negotiating with the Canadian mint, I was finally given the OK to sell prints of my painting. I love it when artists win.

And as a final sign off, here's a Sam

#ArtAdventCalendar time! Rainbow writer colored pencil sketch of a very cool dog. #Art #Dogs #GermanShepherd #Drawing

Day 19 #ArtAdventCalendar This is a painting I did in 2014 of my beloved dog. ❤️ She was nearly 14 when we lost her at the end of 2020. I still miss her. She was the best. I spent a lot of time with her at the river. 16x20 Acrylic on canvas #art #painting #dog 🎨