Born at West Poin New York, in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, J. Royal spent all his time in the mountains and at the Army Academy. As a child of a career soldier, he moved around many times, living in numerous parts of the country. Forming his unique perspective of Americana seen throughout his work.
J Royal Doran is a critic of modern American society. His work explores the darkly satirical and tragic reality of contemporary life in America, touching on themes of security, technology, and the pervasive loneliness that results from an over-reliance on both.