Ben Kelley is a St. Louis-based artist whose work has been featured locally, in various offices and local art fairs, as well as internationally, notably for his cover art published on famed Dutch writer Nescio’s Titaneller.

 

I'm a fan of both experimentation and variety. Not surprisingly, my paintings often vary in theme from conceptual and meaningful, to colorful and expressive. I enjoy the discovery part of the creative process and how to communicate and connect with viewers through a visual medium. Often times, when I feel that I've accomplished a form of communication in a particular fashion, I end up challenging myself to find a new way to express an idea or emotion. It's this challenge that keeps me motivated and why I know my passion for artistic expression will always fuel my desire to create.

 

If you like what you see , or if you have any questions about my work, feel free to contact me. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my artwork.

Events and Accolades

 

• Art In The Park (Upcoming - 9/25/22)

• Celebrate Wildwood (Upcoming - 9/24/22)

• MOSAICs Fine Art Festival (Upcoming - 9/16/22)

• Shaw Art Fair (2021)

• Celebrate Wildwood (2021)

• MOSAICs Fine Art Festival (2021)

• Shaw Art Fair (virtual) (October 2020)

• Anonymous heART Project (2020)

• Webster Groves Art Fair (June 2019)

• Shaw Art Fair (October 2018)

• June Artist of The Month at the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) (2018)

• Des Peres Hospital Exhibit (2016)

• Live Painting & Auction at JCS Price of Freedom Gala (2017)

• Live Painting & Auction at JCS Price of Freedom Gala (2016)

• Fine Art of Missouri Gallery Representation (2015)

• St Louis Artists' Guild: Collectors Choice (2015)

• RAW Artists: UPRISING Exhibit (2015)

• RAW Artists: Sensory Exhibit (2015)

• MySLART 33November Exhibit (2015)

• Artopia! (2013)

• "Made in St Louis" article in St Louis Post Dispatch (2012) (link)

• Live Painting & Auction at JCS (Joshua Chamberlain Society) Price of Freedom Gala (2012)

• "Sunset" painting published on book cover (2012)