- About the Artist -
Billy McKay has been creating artwork ever since he was in grade school. After acquiring a degree in art, he went on to help run his family's local printing business. It was here that he learned graphic design and different print application skills. His time in the printing industry led to many years of exciting work and successful relationships with hundreds of area businesses. During that time, he also created and produced underground comics and games that were shipped around the globe. Billy combines his love of monsters, toys, and 80's pop culture into his current line of paintings & prints. He currently lives in Ohio with his wife, son, cat and 22 year old goldfish.
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- 2024 -
Featured Artist at "The Cleveland Artifact Machine" at the Sandusky Cultural Center / Sandusky, Ohio
Featured Artist at "The Artists Archives at The Western Reserve" / Cleveland, Ohio
Featured Artist on "New Day Cleveland"
Invited Artist at "Lakewood Arts Fest" / Lakewood, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Berea Arts Fest" / Berea, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"
Interviewed by Canvas Rebel
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Franklin Brewing Co." / Grafton, Ohio
Featured in "Shoutout Ohio"
- 2023 -
4 Paintings chosen for The Skull & Skeleton Show at Lakeland Gallery / Kirkland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Berea Arts Fest" / Berea, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Pinecrest Art Walk" / Orange, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Walkabout Tremont" / Tremont, Ohio
Featured Artist on "New Day Cleveland"
Invited Artist at "The Charlton Abbott" / Willoughby, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Rising Star Coffee Roasters" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Franklin Brewing Co." / Grafton, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"
Designed album cover for the band, "Oh Bother"
- 2022 -
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Interviewed on "New Day Cleveland"
Featured Artist in "The Rift Shop" / Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Westside Flea" / North Olmsted, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"
Billy McKay has been creating artwork ever since he was in grade school. After acquiring a degree in art, he went on to help run his family's local printing business. It was here that he learned graphic design and different print application skills. His time in the printing industry led to many years of exciting work and successful relationships with hundreds of area businesses. During that time, he also created and produced underground comics and games that were shipped around the globe. Billy combines his love of monsters, toys, and 80's pop culture into his current line of paintings & prints. He currently lives in Ohio with his wife, son, cat and 22 year old goldfish.
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- 2024 -
Featured Artist at "The Cleveland Artifact Machine" at the Sandusky Cultural Center / Sandusky, Ohio
Featured Artist at "The Artists Archives at The Western Reserve" / Cleveland, Ohio
Featured Artist on "New Day Cleveland"
Invited Artist at "Lakewood Arts Fest" / Lakewood, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Berea Arts Fest" / Berea, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"
Interviewed by Canvas Rebel
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Franklin Brewing Co." / Grafton, Ohio
Featured in "Shoutout Ohio"
- 2023 -
4 Paintings chosen for The Skull & Skeleton Show at Lakeland Gallery / Kirkland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Berea Arts Fest" / Berea, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Pinecrest Art Walk" / Orange, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Walkabout Tremont" / Tremont, Ohio
Featured Artist on "New Day Cleveland"
Invited Artist at "The Charlton Abbott" / Willoughby, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Rising Star Coffee Roasters" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Franklin Brewing Co." / Grafton, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"
Designed album cover for the band, "Oh Bother"
- 2022 -
Invited Artist at "Valley Art Center" / Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Featured Artist at "78th Street Studios" / Cleveland, Ohio
Interviewed on "New Day Cleveland"
Featured Artist in "The Rift Shop" / Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Invited Artist at "Grumpy's Restaurant" / Tremont, Ohio
Featured Artist at "Westside Flea" / North Olmsted, Ohio
Published in "Freaky Magazine"