Painter. Sculptor. Printmaker.
Explore the works of Jay O’Meilia, A.W.S.
1927-2023
Philip Jay O’Meilia
Tulsa-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…
Explore the works
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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.
