Jay Jensen

Iris Spring, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Iris flowers sway among the grass in a sun-dappled landscape. Their petals reveal subtle shifts in color, from soft greyish purples to deep burgundy tones. Hints of amber at their interior create a striking complementary contrast.

About the Artist
Artist Jay Jensen balances realism and imagination in his atmospheric paintings. He has loved drawing since childhood, sketching fish, sharks, and whales on cardboard sheets from his father’s laundered shirts. After studying printmaking in graduate school, Jay stepped away from painting for over two decades to focus on family and work. Now in catch-up mode, he is deeply committed to making each piece as exceptional as possible. “I want to make images that are interesting to look at, both up close and from a distance,” says Jay. He paints in his ninth-floor apartment in Montreal, enjoying the unobstructed views of the skyline and cargo boats on the St. Lawrence Seaway. When not painting, he plays guitar, cycles, and works full-time.

Words that describe this painting: iris, flower, grass, garden, wildflower, impressionism, flora, oil painting, green

Iris Spring
Jay Jensen
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
24 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.