John Ned Kelly
Biography
An award winning artist, John Ned Kelly grew up in the small wheatbelt town of Quairading in Western Australia. From an early age, his God given talent was recognised by teachers and family alike, and at the tender age of just nine years old, he was seen to be painting perspectives into his artwork. This was later attributed to his dyslexia, which enabled him the ability to view everything as three dimensional, a helpful technique that he uses to this day.
The nickname of Ned was given to him later in life, and has become a preferred name, especially given the themes seen within his works. A mostly self-taught artist, Ned specialises in acrylic on canvas and his current Stockman Series has won him both accolades and awards in some of the most prestigious exhibitions in Western Australia. Currently represented by Birli Gallery in Perth, his works can be found in both public and private collections across Australia and abroad.
Online GALLERY
STOCKMAN SERIES
The Stockman Series Paintings
ON THE LAND SERIES
On The Land Series Paintings
FARM DOG SERIES
Farm Dog Series Paintings
Kelly is an Australian Multi Award Artist represented by Birli Gallery
He is currently an active member of :-
Ellenbrook Art Group - Former President
Kalamunda Art Group - Former President
Armadale Society of Artists - Committee Member
North Coast Art Club - Financial Member
Western Australian Society of Artists - Financial Member
Ellenbrook Arts- Active Member
Nava - Financial Member
Midland Tafe : Various Courses 1995/99
SOLO EXHIBITIONS he has been in include:-
Birli Gallery 2025
Shared with Charles Irwin - Peppermint Grove 1997/98
Times got too hard and had to put his art journey on hold until 2018 when he retired
Swan Settlers Markets - Solo “Dr. Who Theme 2020
National Hotel Fremantle - Shared Stockman Series 2021
Places he has sold his art at include:-
Kalamunda Markets 2018
Pop Up Art Shop Guildford 2019
Home Studio 2020 + 21 + 23 + 24
Ellenbrook Art Trail 2020- 21 + 22 + 23
Armadale Hills Art Trail 2021 + 22 + 23
ART EXHIBITIONS he has been in include:-
St Marks Art Exhibition 2018 + 19
St Bridgits Art Exhibition 2018 + 19
Dowerin Field Day 2019
Where he Won - Peoples Choice 2019
Corrigin AG Society 2020
Where he Won - First Prize + 3rd Prize + Peoples Choice 2020
John Villiers Exhibition Queensland 2021
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 2021
Ellenbrook Art Awards 2020 + 21 + 22 + 23
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 2021
Where he Won - Popular Choice Award 2021
Melville 2020 + 21
Hills Alive Art Exhibition 2020 + 21
Joondalup Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23
Gosnells Art Awards 2021 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 2022
Where he Won - Overall Best Acrylic 2023
Beverly Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23
Where he Won - Highly Recommended 2022
Town of Claremont Art Awards 2021
City of Belmont 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Mandurah Performing Arts 2021
National Capital Art Prize 2021
Cossack Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Rotary Art Exhibition Booragoon 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Army Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 21 + 23
Canning Art Awards 2021 + 22 + 23
Mandurah Performing Arts 2021
Kondinin Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Chittering Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 20 + 24
City of Armadale Art Trail 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Kalamunda Art Group Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23
City of Bayswater Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
York Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
North Coast Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 22 + 23
Loins Zig Zag Gallery 2022 + 23
City of Wanneroo Exhibition 2022 + 23
Joondalup Art Exhibition 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Gin Gin Art Awards 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 2020
Minnawarra Art Armadale 2022 + 23 + 24 + 25
Swan Vally Art Show 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Peoples Choice Award 21 + 22 + 23
Wyalkatchem Art Expo 2022 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - Best Acrylic Award 22 + 23
Kalgoorlie/Boulder 2022 + 23 + 24
Where he Sold to the Shire of Boulder - 8 SECONDS
Armadale Society of Artists 2021 + 22 + 23 + 24
Where he Won - 3rd Best Overall Prize Award 2022
Where he Won - First Best Overall Prize Award 2024
Rockingham 2023
West Australian Society of Artists 2023 + 24 + 25
Rotary Pinjarra Art Award 2023 + 24
Morawa Arts Award & Exhibition 2024
Kimberley Art Prize 2024
Entered Lester Prize 2024
Entered Archibald 2025
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Our Team
John Ned Kelly
Dale Kelly
Brooke Farrell
Jeff Farrell
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q How long does it take to paint a painting - A too hard to answer as I can have 5 on the go at any time.
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Q How long have you been painting - A this time around I started in 2018 when I retired from work and won't stop until I drop
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Q Have you been a stockman - A no but I was raised on a farm so I have a good understanding of what it would be like
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Q Have you been up North - A yes but not to all the places I would like to go to as yet
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Q Can you lower the price - A depends on who you are, how you ask the question, what mood I am in, which piece of art we are talking about, but short answer probably not
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Q What medium do you use - A I have have tried oils, coloured pencils, water paints, pastel, gouache but then I found acrylic paint and that was it for me
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Q Is Ned your real name - A it is now, it started off as a nick-name years ago but as I never did liked John and don't see myself as John, call me Ned
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Q Where is your gallery - A I have a home gallery - open by appointment or when I am doing an Open Art Trail also I'm in Birli Gallery Midland
Our Services
The Home is a Gallery:- Please use Contact us Viewing is by appointment only
Commissions by negotiation :- Please use Contact us
Contact Us
Address
26 Lago Promenade, Aveley WA 6069, Australia
Phone
0488005683ABN
68615380188
Operating Hours
By appointment