Ben Young is a contemporary fine arts painter hailing from Appalachia Ohio. Now based in Canton, OH. Painting in watercolor and oil paint since December 2023. He focuses his body of work to be emotional narratives based on his own experiences and feelings.
An emerging artist, Young's paintings have been featured in 17 exhibits, at 14 art galleries, including 2 museums.
With his artwork being collected and displayed in over 100 homes and businesses around the United States.
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A watercolor painting of the artist and his dog, Izzy, walking across the rolling hills of Appalachia Ohio.
A watercolor painting featuring a dear old friend, looking onward to the future with both hope and concern.
Circus Act is a watercolor painting of a clown standing trial, inspired by Edward Hopper's Soir Bleu.
A Wyeth style watercolor painting watching the artist's father limp along the winter grass rut to the childhood hills the artist belonged.
In The Dark is a watercolor painting framing the amusement of a youthful expression looking in to a candle flame.
A watercolor painting featuring a cat, named Princess. Wearing a water cup as a hat on her head. As she sits and watches the artist paint.
A gouache initiation practice using Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring as a reference.
Based on the lyrics of the song, Hallelujah. She tied you to the kitchen chair, she broke your throne and cut your hair.
An oil painting a young couple embracing in a surreal and dramatic setting. Could it be a dream the artist had once again holding his greatest loss or the final moments of acceptance of something else?
Dying In A Snowfall is a watercolor painting displaying the reality of that Feb 26th snowfall night.
Corporate Contempt is a watercolor painting displaying my contempt of corporate America.
Defeat is a watercolor painting displaying the emotions of my inability to play in the national tennis championship.
Ben Young's featured artwork is a reflection of his own life experiences, traumas, and emotions. Each featured piece is a narrative that tells a story, inviting viewers to connect with the artist on a personal level. From landscapes to figure expressions, his work captures the essence of human experience.
July 3, 2025 - Happy July! I’ve just finished a brand new painting I can’t wait to share with you — and to celebrate the season, I’m offering special sales all month long. Whether you’re looking to add something new to your collection or grab a gift for someone special, now’s the perfect time to take a look.
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Ben offers the sales of originals as well as limited reproductions directly online. Available to be shipped directly to your door. Shipping is available to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and anywhere in the European Economic Area.
Browse featured original paintings for sale, or feel free to contact the artist to discuss details. Shipped directly from downtown Canton.
Offering both limited & open archival reproductions with an option to be framed. There are also other material options available.
If you have any questions, inquiries, or need more information, you are always welcome to contact me. Or find information to visit my downtown Canton studio.