Kemp, along with his wife and two sons, live in Gainesville, Georgia surrounded by wildlife and nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jay Kemp's work is highly sought after by art connoisseurs for its perfection of detail, exquisite coloration and unique style that juxtaposes illusion and emotions with super-realism. Created from his experiences and travels in nature and coupled with his unique vision of art, his paintings are developed and based on abstract principles of composition where he pays careful attention to the relationship and arrangement of shapes and forms. Kemp says he does not pursue a painting of any subject without a solid artistic foundation.
