Kenneth Riley

Kenneth Riley traversed an extraordinary path from World War II combat artist to acclaimed illustrator for Life and National Geographic, before finding his true calling as a painter of the American West. 

Riley’s masterful paintings, which blend historical authenticity with profound spiritual and allegorical dimensions, have earned him the highest accolades in Western art, including the prestigious Prix de West. His works, celebrated for their sophisticated interpretation of Native American themes and Western landscapes, now grace the permanent collections of the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, and other prestigious institutions.