Jay Davis worked for over a decade as a lead character animator for Walt Disney in Burbank, California where he honed his artistic skill creating the illusion of life and movement. Born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana, Davis later earned his Bachelor of Architecture from LSU before switching careers just a few years later to animated film. During his career as an animator and artist, he’s lived and worked in various parts of the world, including London, England, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Austin, Texas. In 2016 he returned home to Monroe, Louisiana where he creates colorful public murals and etherial oil paintings inspired by the region’s bayous, and diverse wildlife.