John Ned Kelly Artist
Kelly is an Australian Multi Award Artist represented by Birli Gallery
Biography
An award-winning artist, John Ned Kelly grew up in the small wheatbelt town of Quairading, WA. From an early age, his God-given talent was recognized 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, Kelly 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.Steadily building a solid body of work, he says of himself, “Being an artist is who I am, it comes from very deep inside.” This drive to paint has been fed by a constant flow of inspiration and his talent is conveyed across a variety of genres, from traditional to surreal. Reflective of the artist’s insight and commentary on a myriad of subjects, his works are distinctively individual and recognisable; with dark background colours used as base tones, he works to bring subjects to life from the dark.
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 INCLUDE:-
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
Birli Gallery 2025
PLACES HE HAS SOLD ART AT INCLUDE:-
Kalamunda Markets 2018
Swan Settlers Markets 2019
Popup Art Shop Guildford 2019
Home Studio 2020/21/23/24
Ellenbrook Art Trail 2020/21/23/24
Armadale Hills Art Trail 2021/22/23/24
ART EXHIBITIONS ENTERED INCLUDE:-
St Marks Art Exhibition 2018/19
St Bridgits Art Exhibition 2018/19
Bassendean Art Awards 2019
Dowerin Field Day 2019
Winner of
Peoples Choice
Corrigin AG Society 2020
Winner of
First Prize Overall
3rd Prize Overall
Peoples Choice
John Villers Exhibition Queensland 2021
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award
Ellenbrook Art Awards 2020/21/22/23
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 2021
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
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 2022
Overall Best Acrylic 2023
Beverly Art Exhibition 2021/22/23
Winner of
Highly Recommended
Town of Claremont Art Awards 2021
City of Belmont 2021/22/23/24
Mandurah Performing Arts 2021
National Capital Art Prize 2021
Cossack Exhibition 2021/22/23/24/25
Rotary Art Exhibition Booragoon 2021/22/23/24
Army Art Exhibition 2021/22/23/24
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 21
Peoples Choice Award 23
Canning Art Awards 2021/22/23
Mandurah Performing Arts 2021
Kondinin Art Exhibition 2021/22/23/24
Chittering Art Exhibition 2021/22/23
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 20
Peoples Choice Award 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
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 22
Peoples Choice Award 23
Loins Zig Zag Gallery 2022/23
City of Wanneroo Exhibition 2022/23
Joondalup Art Exhibition 2021/22/23/24
Gin Gin Art Awards 2020/20/22/23/24
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 2020
Minnawarra Art Armadale 2022/23/24/25
Swan Valley Art Show 2021/22/23/24
Winner of
Peoples Choice Award 21
Peoples Choice Award 22
Peoples Choice Award 23
Wyalkatchem Art Expo 2022/23/24
Winner of
Best Acrylic Award 22
Best Acrylic Award 23
Kalgoorlie/Boulder 2022/23/24
Purchased by the Shire of Boulder - Painting 8 SECONDS
Armadale Society of Artists 2021/22/23/24
Winner of
3rd Best Overall Prize Award 2022
First Best Overall Prize Award 2024
Rockingham 2023
West Australian Society of Artists 2023/24/25
Rotary Pinjarra Art Award 2023/24
Morawa Arts Awards & Exhibition 2024
Kimberley Art Prize 2024
ENTERED Lester Prize 2024
ENTERED Archibald Prize 2025
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Our Team
John Ned Kelly
Dale Kelly
Brooke Farrell
Jeff Farrell
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does it take to paint a painting? A. That's too hard to answer as I can have 5 or more on the go at any time.
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!
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, and appreciate the skillmanship they display.
Q. Have you been up North? A. Yes, but not to all the places I would like to go to as yet.
Q. Can you lower the price? A Depends on who you are, how you ask the question, what mood I am in, and what piece of art we are talking about, but the short answer is probably not.
Q. What medium do you use? A. I have tried oils, colored pencils, water paints, pastels, and gouache but then I found acrylic paint and that was it for me.
Q. Is Ned your real name? A. It is now! It started as a nickname years ago, but as I never did like John and don't see myself as John. Please call me Ned
Q. Where is your gallery? A. I have a home gallery. It's open by appointment and also when I am doing Open Studios/Art Trails. You can also see my work at Birli Gallery in Midland.
Our Services
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Address
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Phone
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