Jay Ryan

I’m a UK based comic artist and street artist. My artistic style is based in illustration/ comic style and street art.

My interest in comic and illustration art dates back to my childhood growing up in the 1980’s.In my adult years I delivered art sessions to disadvantaged teens who had been permanently excluded from mainstream education. Using street art and comic illustration to help them to engage more with education and progress forward.
When COVID happened, I had a lot more time at home and made the decision to actually begin to sell my artwork. I launched my own art business: BOO’21 Custom Artwork in 2021 I began by selling canvas paintings, and then moved into creating art onto skateboard decks.
I then moved into comic artwork. I began to undertake commissions for clients around the world. I have created various works of art for charities both locally and internationally.

My artwork has been featured in comics, magazines and exhibited and sold in galleries in the UK. I have won awards and painted at some of the biggest Street art festivals in Europe. One particular highlight was live painting at a football stadium in front of thousands of people during one festival.

I freelance with various independent comic book companies creating character designs and cover artwork for their books. And in November of 2023 I self published my own book on Amazon which has consistently ranked within the top 30 charts worldwide.