Jay McClellan Studio

Jay is designing for Helpusadopt.org

Website: www.jaymcclellan.com

Instagram: @jaymcclellanstudio

Jay McClellan is a professional artist who specializes in large-scale, animal portraiture widely recognized by high-profile collectors including Urban Outfitters Corporation, Martha MacCallum (Fox News), Chase Utley (MLB) and the esteemed White Dog Café. Known for his bold colors juxtaposed with graphic patterns, Jay’s works have been exhibited nationally, winning awards including a Mabel Wilson Woodrow Fellowship Award at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Honorable Mention at the 45th Annual Delta Exhibition. Jay works primarily in the mediums of drawing and painting out of Jay McClellan Studio in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, where he’s inspired by his family: Stephanie (wife), Sophie (daughter) and the extraordinary personalities of his dogs. Jay’s dogs have included: Tip, Honey, Drew, Lucky, and his current dog is Ava Belle.

INSPIRATION:

1. What inspired you for making the Designer Dog House?

I was inspired by the inclusive nature of HelpUsAdopt.org. I believe that everyone deserves to be part of and have a family. Working with so many families, painting members of their family, and meeting people, I know that family is what matters, no matter what it looks like, or how you build it.

2. What is unique about your Designer Dog House?

I wanted to give the lucky dog winner the chance to go inside a three-dimensional version of my painting. The Dog House has the large graphic style pattern that I usually paint in my paintings on the outside, and I have also painted in the floor to mimic a wooden floor along with a base board. This dog house is bright, energetic and bold.

3. About Jay:

Jay was born and raised in Arkansas and grew up with the southern mentality of working hard, being kind and taking pride in what he does. Jay gets much inspiration from his artist father and artist grandmother. In 2006, Jay re-located to Philadelphia for graduate school at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He has remained in Philadelphia and built relationships with many families in Philadelphia and the Main Line through his commission work over the past decade. Jay is a creative visionary who works hard to implement the ideas he has. Simply put, Jay is unstoppable.

Helpusadopt.org

Website: www.helpusadopt.org

Instagram: @helpusadopt

Helpusadopt.org is a national 501(c)(3) financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions by awarding grants up to $15,000. Helpusadopt.org supports domestic, international and foster care adoptions and does not charge applicants to apply. Since 2007, Helpusadopt.org has awarded 457 grants and over $4.1 million. Founder/President: Becky Fawcett