Betty McKee is a representational artist whose primary genre is still life. Her work often features vintage and utilitarian kitchen objects—ordinary items elevated through careful observation, deliberate composition, and the expressive use of light. Through these objects, she creates quiet narratives that reflect memory, domestic life, and the beauty found in the everyday.
Betty's artistic path began as a pen-and-ink artist documenting local churches and historic landmarks in Clay County while raising her family. This early work established a strong foundation in drawing, structure, and detail. She later pursued a study in calligraphy, attending two international calligraphic conferences and completing a year-long extensive study with master calligrapher Reggie Ezell. Transitioning from pen and paper to brush and canvas, Betty first explored acrylics and now primarily enjoys the challenge of oil painting, with a current focus on narrative still life.
Betty's work has earned numerous awards in exhibitions sponsored by the Art Guild of Orange Park, St. Augustine Art Association, and the Jacksonville Art Guild. Her works are hung in private collections in the region.
