Becky Keenan
Becky Keenan is a Charlotte-based artist whose work centers on portrait and narrative painting. She is drawn to people - their expressions, presence, and the subtle details that reveal who they are. Many of her pieces grow from that starting point, developing into narrative work that reflects relationships, influence, and personal experience.
She has over 20 years in the arts and creates both commissioned and original work. Her work is included in the permanent collection of Atrium Health and in private collections.
Becky is the founder of Artful Narrative Studio, a working artist studio and community exhibition space at Dilworth Artisan Station. The studio serves as both her creative workspace and a place where others can explore painting, storytelling, and personal expression through workshops and shared studio time.
She also serves as Art Coordinator and Curator for the FabFest Beatles Art Contest, a regional exhibition supported by Tosco Music, and has experience producing large community events, including citywide music fundraisers through Rotary International such as the Bands Together series.
Before focusing fully on her art, Becky owned and ran Network Legal, an estate planning firm, where she worked with individuals and families and led corporate educational workshops.
Approach & Philosophy
Becky’s work brings together her background in the arts with her ongoing study of trauma and holistic healing practices. She approaches both painting and teaching with the belief that creative expression can help people process experiences and see things differently. Her narrative work reflects this through symbolism and storytelling drawn from real life.
In the studio, this takes shape through workshops that integrate painting, writing, and other creative practices alongside an awareness of how experience is carried and expressed. The work is grounded and practical, offering people a way to explore what they’re carrying through the act of creating.
At its core, her work is about creating space—for reflection, expression, and a shift in how we carry our experiences.
CONTACT
Becky Keenan
Portrait Artist
Narrative Painter
Curator
Community Arts Collaborator
Artful Narrative Studio
Dilworth Artisan Station
118 E. Kingston Ave, 25-C
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 572-7499
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