Ashley Kennedy Art
I am a self-taught artist based in Chicago. I paint a wide variety of eye-catching subjects, inspired often by nature or nerdy pop culture. My art can be found on display in museums and galleries, on indoor and outdoor murals, at local venues, and more. I recently had a solo art gellery showing at Pick Me Up Cafe thru the October.
On November 7-9, I was the Artist Guest of Honor for WindyCon51, and won Best in Show. Photos coming soon…
New Art in 2025
Solo Gallery at the Pick Me Up Café
2025
Mural inspired by local business Birrieria Zaragoza
4 x 4 foot mural
at the Graceland Walls Art Project, for Sheraton Park Art Walk
My presentation at Art Night Chicago in June!
‘Pink Barbie Dinosaur’
5x7 inches, mixed media
Previously on display at Dinosaurs and Dandelions art show
Mural Sign for Nubes Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
2025
29 x 92 inches (2.5 feet by 7.5 feet)
‘‘Bubblegum Puppy Dog’’
2025
Acrylic on 9x12 inch canvas
'Eye Light’
2025
Acrylic on 16x20 inch canvas
‘‘Pez Diablo Negro / Angler Fish’’
SOLD
2025
Acrylic on 9x12’’ canvas
prints available
‘‘Sunset at the Lakefront’’
Acrylic on 16x20 inch canvas
2025
Previously on display and in solo gallery at Pick Me Up Café in Chicago
Yes, this is a painting of the photograph that I took which is at the top of the page!
‘‘Moody Moo Deng’’
Acrylic on 11x14 inch canvas
2025
Previously on display in solo gallery at Pick Me Up Café in Chicago
2024 Artwork
‘‘Chicago Harbor Lighthouse / Sunrise’’
2024
Acrylic on 6x6 inch wood panel
Acrylic on 5x7 inch canvas
Piping Plovers Monty and Rose
2024
SOLD
acrylic on two 36x48’’ canvases
‘‘Mariposas Monarca’’ (Monarch Butterflies)
2024
Outdoor mural, acrylic on wood panel ~ 5x5 feet
At Two Wheel Tacos restaurant on the Lake Shore Trail in Chicago
‘‘Nagamo’’ — as a baby plover, with three wildflowers from the Peace Garden representing his siblings
PRINTS FOR SALE
Piping Plover Pose
2024
Outdoor mural (acrylic), ~ 6 x 22 feet
As seen in the SunTimes, and on WBBM with Carolina Garibay
Located in the tunnel in Buena Park Chicago. The piping plover is an endangered species with a protected habitat area on Montrose beach.
UPDATE: the original mural sadly was painted over, we are working on getting it back
UPDATE 2: THE MURAL REPAINT WAS APPROVED BY 46TH WARD ALDERWOMAN ANGELA CLAY!
As seen in local news!
‘‘Quetzalcoatl’’ and ‘‘Rainbow Axolotl’
2024
Sidewalk Chalk Art
At Dads’ Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Clark St. This was an outdoor event hosted by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.
‘‘Nacelle, the Cicada’’ (#271)
2024
At McCormick Bridgehouse and River Museum, located on Chicago Riverwalk at Michigan Ave
I painted my cicada to look like a ‘redshirt’ from Star Trek, the original series. This is part of a public art project, called the Cicada Parade-a. Mine along with hundreds of other plaster cicadas, will be on display in the Chicagoland area for the summer and has been organized by The Insect Asylum museum.
UPDATE: MY CICADA WAS STOLEN IN AUGUST, IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT ME
‘‘Closed Eyes in Paradise’’
2024
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
SOLD, prints available
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café solo gallery
Previously on display at the ‘‘Kaleidoscope’’ Art Show at VibrantCast Gallery in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
‘‘Thirsty Godzilla’’
2024
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display at the Bridgeport Art Center 4th Floor Exhibit, ‘‘The Landscape is Changing’’ 2025
‘‘Mountain Lion’’
2024
Acrylic on 20’x10’’ canvas
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
‘‘Cenote’’
2024
Acrylic on 22x28’’ canvas
Previously on display at ‘Art Speaks’ event in the historic Stan Mansion in Chicago 2025.
My POV while floating and looking down into the clear waters of a cave pool in Mexico, with the sun rays coming from a hole above.
‘‘The Crazy 80’s Possum’’
2024
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
SOLD
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
previously on display at the ‘Nostalgia’ exhibit at VibrantCast
‘‘Cabrón Ochentero’’ / ‘‘Crazy 80’s Goat’’
2024
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
SOLD, prints available
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
Previously on display at Movement on Montrose
Boats
‘‘Tallship Friends Good Will’’
2022
Acrylic on 36x48’’ canvas
This painting of the flagship ‘Friends Good Will’ is on permanent display in the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, MI.
The step-by-step process
‘‘Blu Interlude Racing the Mackinac’’
2021
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
NFS
‘‘Chicago Fireboat #41’’
2020
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
NFS, prints available
The Angry 80’s Animals Collection
‘'The Angry 80’s Goose’’
2023
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
Previously at Pick Me Up Café solo gallery, prints available at McCormick Seasonally on display at BridgeHouse Museum on Chicago Riverwalk
‘‘The Angry 80’s Chihuahua’’
2023
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
SOLD
‘‘The Very Wary Cassowary’’
2023
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
‘‘The DramatiCat’’
2023
Acrylic on 11x14’’ canvas
SOLD
More Animals
‘‘Classy Sassy Dog’’
2021
Acrylic on 9x12’’ canvas
‘‘Snow Leopard on the Prowl’’
2020
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
‘‘Owl Think About It’’
2018
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display in private gallery in the Fine Arts Building, Chicago
SOLD
‘‘Sealed with a Kiss’’
2001
Watercolor on 11x14’’ paper
‘‘Polar Bear Hug’’
2001
Watercolor on 11x14’’ paper
Fantasy, Misc.
‘‘You Shall Not Pass’’
2021
Acrylic on 12x24’’ canvas
‘‘Together in Singularity’’
2020
Acrylic on 20x24’’ canvas
Previously on display in ‘‘Other Worlds’’ exhibit at VibrantCast Gallery in Lincoln Square Chicago
‘‘Bunny Bee’’
2023
Acrylic on 8’’ wood slice
‘‘Infinity Hand of Fatima’’
2020
Acrylic on 20x20’’ canvas
Stickers available
Previously showing at VibrantCast Gallery in Chicago.
‘‘Egypto-Duck’’
2023
Acrylic on 20’’ dia
Previously showing at VibrantCast Gallery in Chicago.
‘‘Mega Charizard X’’
2021
Acrylic on 9x12’’ canvas
Sweet Home Chicago
‘‘Chi-Koi’’
2023
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously displayed at Bridgeport Art Center 4th Floor Gallery and used for publicity
‘‘Godzilla in Chicago’’
2022
Acrylic on 4 x 4 foot wood panel mural
Stickers and Prints available
Repaint on canvas previously on display at Pick Me Up Café
Permanent outdoor mural at Graceland Walls in Uptown Chicago
‘‘Love Bunny Blessing Chicago’’
2023
Acrylic on 4 x 4 foot wood panel
Permanent outdoor mural at Graceland Walls in Uptown Chicago
Smaller print on display at CuddleBunny CCC
‘‘Starry Night in Chicago’’
2023
Acrylic on 22x28’’ canvas
Prints available
On display on passenger vessel Skyview, at Shoreline Sightseeing
Portraits
‘‘Portrait of Okoye from Black Panther’’
2020
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Prints available
On display monthly at Textured Dance Art Market
‘‘Portrait of Wonder Woman’’
2021
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display at Annoyance Theater pop-up Art Show
‘‘Sancta Uhura’’
2023
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Prints available
Formerly on display at ‘‘Other Worlds’’ exhibit at VibrantCast Gallery in Lincoln Square Chicago
Recently on display at WindyCon 51 Art Gallery
‘‘Starbuck Around and Find Out’’
2020
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Recently on display at WindyCon 51 Art Gallery
‘‘Mohawk Baby’’
2001
Watercolor on 11x14’’ paper
(from old grainy photograph)
‘‘Bunny Baby’’
2001
Watercolor on 11x14’’ paper
(from high resolution magazine photograph)
Peace and Tranquility
‘‘Mass Wisteria’’
2017
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display in private gallery in the Fine Arts Building, Chicago
SOLD
‘‘Lavender and Candles’’
2020
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
‘‘A Pink Rose’’
2020
NFS
Acrylic on 9x12’’ canvas
‘‘A Pink Lily’’
2022
Acrylic on 8x8’’ wood panel
‘‘Water Lilies’’
2017
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display in private gallery in the Fine Arts Building, Chicago
‘‘So Koi’’
2017
Acrylic on 16x20’’ canvas
Previously on display in private gallery in the Fine Arts Building, Chicago
Jellyfish
2021
Acrylic on 8x10’’ canvas
Previously on display at Pick Me Up Café in solo gallery
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For commissions or inquiries please email me at: ashleykennedyart@gmail.com
