Clark Kelley Price

Clark Kelley Price

Clark Kelley Price is one of the most respected painters of the American West, known for his powerful storytelling and authentic portrayals of cowboy life, horses, and frontier landscapes.

Born in Idaho Falls in 1945 and raised among the mountains and forests of Montana and Idaho, Price developed a deep appreciation for the land and the people who shaped the Western frontier. Many of the animals and landscapes he encountered growing up—elk, deer, horses, and rugged mountain terrain—continue to influence his work today.

Price’s experience working on ranches and spending time in the backcountry gives his paintings a sense of authenticity that resonates with collectors of Western art. His compositions often capture quiet moments of reflection, dramatic encounters on the range, or the timeless bond between horse and rider.

Each painting tells a story. Through careful attention to mood, light, and atmosphere, Clark Kelley Price brings the spirit of the American West to life. His work pairs beautifully with pieces in our Western Wall Art and Horse Wall Art collections.

This collection features Clark Kelley Price artwork reproduced as premium framed prints and canvas wall art designed to bring the strength, beauty, and heritage of Western life into your home.

About the Artist

Clark Kelley Price (b. 1945, Idaho Falls, Idaho) is a renowned American Western painter known for his dramatic storytelling and authentic portrayals of cowboy life, horses, and frontier landscapes.

Raised in Montana and Idaho, Price grew up surrounded by wildlife, mountain landscapes, and the traditions of the American West. Living in a log cabin built by his parents and spending time outdoors helped shape his deep appreciation for nature and the Western way of life. These early experiences continue to influence the themes and atmosphere found throughout his artwork.

Price received formal training in art at Ricks College and Brigham Young University, earning a bachelor’s degree in oil painting. Since becoming a full-time artist in 1973, his work has been widely collected and exhibited throughout the United States and internationally.

His paintings often focus on the emotional character of Western life—capturing moments of solitude, courage, and connection between people, animals, and the land. Known for his attention to mood, light, and narrative storytelling, Price’s work has been compared with that of many master Western artists.


Clark Kelley Price’s artwork has appeared in major exhibitions including the Masters of the American West exhibition at the Autry National Center, and he has received recognition from organizations such as the Wyoming Historical Society and Arts for the Parks program.

Clark Kelley Price’s artwork reflects the traditions of the American frontier. His paintings are especially popular among collectors looking for Western Wall Art, Horse Wall Art, and Mountain Wall Art that capture the spirit of the West.

He currently resides in Star Valley, Wyoming.

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