I live in Warsaw, Poland after spending 26 years in New York City. I received a degree in architecture from Columbia University and grew up in Puerto Rico, Washington State, and Congo. In addition to producing paintings, I’m a passionate illustrator and watercolorist as well as graphic designer, architect, and restaurateur. My time in New York found me designing and building famous nightlife and hospitality spots, but I always wanted to attack the canvases.
My works represent a range of styles, from character-driven Walter works exploring the quirks of everyday life through the eyes of a snarky and smart kid (whose greeting cards were available at the NYC MOMA design store), to abstract-adjacent science fiction pieces merging an expressionistic approach with touches of realism. From napkin sketches to fully rendered graphic novels and larger works on canvas, my pieces explore urban, suburban, and occasionally cosmic themes—explorations of home, place, the Void, and the spaces in between.
In addition to the works featured on this site, I have a large catalog of watercolors, illustrations, sequential art, and drawings. Many are available for sale. Prices for all works are available upon request. jonathanroyemail@gmail.com
Commissions
Commissions are welcome! Big or small, drawings to murals, let's talk: jonathanroyemail@gmail.com