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This watercolor painting by Ben Young depicts a serene watercolor capturing a man and a Border Collie dog strolling through rolling hills, evoking the peaceful charm of the countryside.

One Last Walk With Izzy

A watercolor painting of the artist and his dog, Izzy, walking across the rolling hills of Appalachia Ohio.

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This watercolor painting by Ben Young portrays an elderly woman with expressive eyes and glasses, gazing thoughtfully out of a weathered wooden window frame.

Okay Now

A watercolor painting featuring a dear old friend, looking onward to the future with both hope and concern.

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This watercolor painting by Ben Young loyal dog pauses in a sun-bleached field, gazing toward the solitary man resting on a weathered porch in this quiet, contemplative scene.

Coming Home

A watercolor painting of my dog, Izzy, coming home to me.

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This watercolor painting by Ben Young features a young man gazing intently at a flickering candle, his face illuminated by its warm glow in a powerful study of light, focus, and introspection.

In The Dark

In The Dark is a watercolor painting framing the amusement of a youthful expression looking in to a candle flame.

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A contemplative side-profile portrait rendered in richly detailed watercolor, capturing quiet strength through dramatic light, shadow, and lifelike realism.

I'm Sorry, It's Cancer

A watercolor self portrait expressing the emotions I felt when I learned the results

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This watercolor painting by Ben Young depicts a solitary figure walking toward a rustic white farmhouse, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and bare trees under a soft, muted sky.

Howard's Hills

A Wyeth style watercolor painting watching the artist's father limp along the winter grass rut to the childhood hills the artist belonged.

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Watercolor portrait of a serious man with short dark hair wearing a sleeveless brown shirt against a soft neutral background.

Mistakes

A compelling watercolor mugshot portrait by Ben Young, capturing subtle, restrained emotion through expressive brushwork and muted earthy tones.

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A watercolor painting by Ben Young depicts a surreal courtroom scene where a solemn clown in red and white stripes stands at the witness stand, surrounded by grim-faced onlookers and jurors, creating a powerful contrast between absurdity and gravity.

Circus Act

Circus Act is a watercolor painting of a clown standing trial, inspired by Edward Hopper's Soir Bleu.

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My Objective is Emotions First, Values Second

“My work is rooted in emotional - paintings created not simply to be seen, but to be felt. Emotions first, values second. Each piece carries a quiet intensity, inviting the collector to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with something deeply personal. If the viewer is moved by my painting, it has done its job." - Benjamin J. Young

Ben Young is a watercolor artist, with just over 2 years of painting, his work has already been featured in over 30 exhibits. With his artwork being collected and displayed in over 1,000 homes around the United States and internationally, in over 20 different countries. With over 26 original paintings sold into private collections. From hanging in manors in Switzerland, to pent houses in New York, to private collections in California. Ben's work has found a home with art lovers everywhere.

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Members are invited to exclusive monthly offerings, including a collector’s drawing for a limited reproduction, advance notice of exhibitions, and privileged acquisition opportunities. As part of this private list, you will also enjoy preferred collector pricing on select works.

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Latest Collector News From The Artist

November 11, 2026 - "Hello Art Collector, Welcome to the November edition of the studio newsletter! As the crisp autumn air settles across Ohio, it brings with it a wonderful season of reflection and creative renewal. This past month has been an inspiring blur of community celebration and new artwork coming to life on the board, and I am excited to share all of the latest updates with you. In this month’s letter, we will take a look back at the recent exhibitions I was honored to participate in, unveil my newest watercolor piece, and preview some special upcoming auction items for November. Thank you as always for your continued support of my narrative realism journey. " - Benjamin J. Young

Latest Artwork Creations

A transparent watercolor seascape painting showing several small moored boats, including a central boat with a warm ochre hull, resting on calm reflective water beneath a dramatic cloudy gray-and-blue sky with a flock of gulls flying above a distant shoreline.

Fishing Bay

November 3, 2026

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An egg tempera portrait of Dolly Parton standing against a solid black background, looking upward in quiet reflection beside a gold-tipped microphone on a stand, illuminated by warm stage light across her voluminous blonde hair, hoop earrings, and sheer white ruffled blouse over a pink top.

In Between Notes

October 1, 2026

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A watercolor painting titled Grass on Rehoboth depicting clusters of dry winter dune grass casting long, sharp shadows across pale beach sand toward a deep blue ocean under a cool, overcast sky.

Grass on Rehoboth

July 27, 2026

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This watercolor painting by Ben Young depicts a serene scene of a person sitting alone on the edge of a wooden dock, gazing out over a calm, expansive body of water with gentle ripples, under a cloudy sky and distant green hills.

Borrowed Light

July 10, 2026

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A contemplative side-profile portrait rendered in richly detailed watercolor, capturing quiet strength through dramatic light, shadow, and lifelike realism.

I'm Sorry, It's Cancer

May 4, 2026

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Watercolor portrait of a serious man with short dark hair wearing a sleeveless brown shirt against a soft neutral background.

Mistakes

March 3, 2026

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Catch up on all of Ben Young's latest artworks, creations, paintings, and drawings. The above slider of paintings is his newest artwork. Or feel free to also follow him on social media on either Facebook or Instagram.

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