Painter. Sculptor. Printmaker.
Explore the works of Jay O’Meilia, A.W.S.
Philip Jay O’Meilia
1927-2022
T H E A R T I S TTulsa-born. Painter, sculptor, printmaker. Athlete and observer. Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Nationally recognized sports artist. Creator of monumental works across Oklahoma and beyond. A career spanning more than half a century.
But there was always a story behind the work—and no one told it quite like Jay…
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Sculptures
From intimate bronzes to monumental works.
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Oklahoma
People, history & landscape of the place he called home.
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Paintings
Watercolor, oil, and acrylic works across his lifetime.
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Sports
Movement, competition, & the athletes he admired.
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Prints
Replicated pieces to purchase and own for yourself.
Father Figure:
The Life & Work of Jay O’Meilia, A.W.S.
Written by his son, Matt O’Meilia, Father Figure preserves Jay’s stories in his own voice and traces the remarkable life behind more than half a century of painting, sculpture and printmaking. Purchase it here and have it shipped directly to you.
This book celebrates the long and diverse career of the prolific Tulsa artist, a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose work— in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and bronze — can be found in more than 500 private and corporate collections worldwide.
Published in 2014 by Tulsa's Müllerhaus Legacy Publishing and written by O'Meilia's son Matt, a professional writer, the book traces the development of a prolific career that spans more than six decades. Readers will find many examples of art produced during the various stages of O'Meilia's career, including his days as a struggling portrait artist and magazine illustrator, his rise to prominence as one of the country's finest sports artists, and his unexpected but incredibly successful detour into bronze sculpture.
This beautiful hardback book was masterfully produced in America on four-color press to highlight the photographs of O'Meilia's art.
Please contact if you’d like a signed copy or for international shipping.
“Art is a way of paying attention.”
- Jay O’Meilia