Jason Litts, artist

My work combines the familiar with symbols and surreal archetypes.  I paint visual narratives that are unique to me while inviting others to derive their own meaning.

There are reoccurring images in most of my work- owls, crows, whales, kraken, and the hard hat diver.  No, I’m not a diver… I grew up in Iowa. Those totems burble up from my subconscious and make it to the canvas to spark contemplation.

Working in oils, I develop layers of glazes that reflect light and add depth.  This technique affords me the opportunity to conceal information. By embedding layers of meaning and open interpretation, the work encourages viewers to discover new associations and deeper meaning over time.

I have had the privilege of showing work nationally at several venues.

Galleries:

The Broderick Gallery. Portland, OR.

The Ford Gallery. Portland, OR.

Gallery 114. Portland, OR.

The House of Orange. Cannon Beach, OR.

The Art at the Cave. Vancouver, WA.

The Aqua Gallery. Vancouver, WA.

The Corridor Gallery. Vancouver, WA.

Cellar 55. Vancouver, WA.

The Fort Vancouver Library Gray Space. Vancouver, WA.

The Collective Visions Gallery. Bremerton, WA.

The Rio Grande Fine Art Gallery. Las Cruces, NM.

Studio tour:

The Clark County Open Studio Tour in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Art festivals:

The Anacortes Art Festival in 2023, 2024, and 2026. He received the Merit award in 2023. Received Artist To Artist Award in 2026.

The Collective Visions Gallery Juried Art Show in 2024, 2025, and 2026. He received 3rd place for 2D art in 2025.

The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in 2024 and 2025. He received 1st place for the landscape category in 2024.

He appreciates you taking time to look at his artwork. Here’s hoping that it might resonate with you and possibly inspire more questions than answers.