Jay Alders earned his degree in the Arts from Montclair State University.
Jay is a New Jersey native and currently resides between New York City and Philadelphia in the Beach Town of Belmar, NJ.
The original artwork and photography of Jay Alders has been viewed around the globe. Jay's work has been featured in galleries from New York City to California, Art Tours in Brazil, surf exhibitions on the North Shore of Oahu and ESPN's Xgames 2008. Legendary publications like Surfer Magazine, Line Up Magazine, FHM Magazine, Penthouse Magazine, Alma Surf Magazine all showcase Jay's artistic endeavors.
When not spending time being creative in the arts, Jay values his time with family, friends and with many of his life’s passions. Jay enjoys activities such as surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, playing guitar, scuba diving, meditating, exercising, singing in the shower, dancing, writing and traveling.
Jay leads a vegetarian lifestyle and strives to respect the environment, the universe and all living things.
Favorite Artists:
"Many people will look at my work and try and guess who inspired me, as if it's that easy of a question. I admire and obsess over so many great creative minds. One of the strongest influences on me has been Salvador Dali. However I also constantly study the old masters, Dutch Masters, Renaissance and Neo-Classical greats such as Ingres, Vermeer, Caravaggio,Velazquez, Rubens, Titian, Rembrandt, Jacques-Louis David and van Eyck to name a few. Some more modern artists such as Lucien Freud, Escher, Monet, Klimt, Degas, de Lempicka, Henry Moore, Giacometti, Lou Carbone also have greatly inspired me."
Favorite Musicians:
"My iPod playlists are as diverse as the visual artists that inspire me. Music plays an indispensable role to my soundtrack of life. I can go from jamming to Bob Marley or Jack Johnson to Metallica to Frank Sinatra to Dave Matthews. A very partial list of my other all time and current favorites are: Matt Costa, Donavon Frankenreiter, ALO, G. Love, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Tristan Prettyman, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Timmy Curran, Citizen Cope, Ben Lee, John Mayer, Guster, Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan and Xavier Rudd. I also completely love the Blues, Classical, Latin and World music."
Creative Process:
"Sometimes, when I paint, I just see the image and almost trace it as if my brain were projecting it on the canvas. Sometimes, I have no clue what's going to happen next and it's just exciting to watch something happen while I humble myself with learning and screwing up.
Other times I zone out hypnotically and it's the most relaxing activity I can participate in. However, it's not always the process of painting itself that's the most rewarding, it's being able to bring to life and share with others the weird things that float around my head."
Interviews:
January 2008 - Asbury Park Press
Favorite Books:
The Ph Miracle by Robert Young
How to Paint like the Old Masters by Sheppard
The Mind Body Prescription by Sarno
The Secret by Byrne
Personal Power,Get The Edge and Time of Your Life by Robbins
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Carlson
Dianetics by Hubbard
Charriots of the Gods by Daniken
The Power of Intentions by Dyer
Communion with God by Walsch
The Book of Secrets by Chopra
Love is Letting Go of Fear by Jampolsky
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by Gray
The Bible Code by Drosnin
Science of Personal Achievement by Hill
Rich Dad Poor Dad and Choose to be Rich by Kiyosaki
Celestine Prophecies by Redfield
Replay by Grimwood
The 4 Hour Work Week by Ferriss
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March/April 2008 — Check out Jay's new ad in Surfer Magazine this month.
March 2008 —Guitar Player magazine publishes photos from Jay's studio photo shoot with Guns N Roses' lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in this month's issue on shelves March 2008. (see preview here)
March 2008 — Thank you to Garden State Surf Magazine for the support of Jay's Surf Art, Surf T-Shirt sand mention in this month's issue.
March 2008 — Thank you Surfline.com for the support for my Art Show (seen here)
March/April 2008 — This month's Line Up Magazine publishes a seven page spread covering Jay's trip to Brazil. Jay's photography and the article by Alders, is a first hand account of the 11 day event See the article preview here... Or Read the Article here.
June 7th 2008 — The 4th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. Jay is donating a framed Giclée print of "Solitube" to the Art Auction to raise money for StandUp For Kids, (A Children's Charity for homeless and street kids.)
June 5th 2008 —Zimzala - An official Surf Aid International fundraising event which Jay Alders is proud to be co-hosting with Okoto Clothing and Sun Dream Productions. Musical performances by Hawaii's legendary Paula Fuga as well as East Coast performers:Shoreline, Echo Movement and Ted Hammock. Auctions, Art & Photo Exhibits, Food, Beverages and more! Location:Headliners in Neptune, NJ--Don't miss it!
May 17th 2008 — Jay was happy to donate a Giclée print of "Right Past the Light" to Hawaii's Habilitat's 8th Annual Luau, Auction and Benefit Concert.
May 25th 2008 — Jay donated a print of "Leaning Towards Love" to the Jake Shimaburkuro Benefit Concert in San Clemente, California to raise money for the Surfing Heritage Foundation.
May 2008 — Surfrider San Diego - Jay donated a signed,framed print to help raise money for the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. through their annual Art Gala.
April 17th 2008 — VH1's Save the Music Event at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia 4-8PM. Click for more info
March 14th 2008 — Surf Taco, Main Street, Belmar, NJ. 8PM.
