Renard Kelley, AKA VENS from Long Island NY. His journey started from childhood before he could spell his name. Comic books, especially Marvel, caught his attention growing up. He enjoyed reproducing artwork he saw in comics like Heavy Metal, Creepy and Eerie magazines, until branching off and created his own world of comic. Renard went to school for art. oils, acrylic, still life and landscape paintings, but loved cartoons and the vibrant colors. So, when he was introduced to graffiti in the 80s, it grabbed his attention. Renard also likes to do portraits and still life drawings, but capturing the classic feel of NY graffiti in cartoon form is what he enjoys the most. All of Renard’s art, whether on paper or walls, are not the same with every piece that he does. Challenging yourself creates growth. All of his drawings tell a story of a struggle. He recently started doing digital art and enjoys that as well. It’s amazing what you can do with digital art by taking your drawings to a whole new level. Renard is a member of the world famous original NYC graffiti crews, TNS,TFP, TDS, and EX VANDALS.
Instagram: @renardkelley