About the Artist
Nearly three decades ago, Jay Joya picked up a paintbrush for the first time—long before he ever imagined his art would leave the walls of his home. A self-taught painter with a deep love for color and light, Jay quietly painted his way through the rhythms of life in Northern California. But it wasn’t until he moved to Maui ten years ago that everything changed.
Maui didn’t just inspire Jay’s art—it transformed it. The island’s lush beauty, luminous skies, and spirit of aloha unlocked something that had always lived inside him: an unshakable belief in joy, hope, and the quiet magic of everyday moments. He began painting what he saw and felt—sun-drenched afternoons, ocean breezes, the serenity of palms swaying against a golden sky—and collectors began to notice.
Today, Jay creates his work while on soulful retreats across the island, each piece a reflection of his time immersed in Maui’s wonder. His paintings are more than landscapes; they are invitations—to slow down, to feel, to remember what it means to live with joy.
For those who’ve fallen in love with Maui, Jay’s art offers a way to take a piece of it home. Not just a scene, but a feeling. A reminder of the light that lives here—and in all of us.