About Ben Kelley

Ben Kelley is a St. Louis-based artist whose work has been featured locally, throughout various businesses, as well as internationally, most 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

• 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)