
LPAPA Signature Artist J. Ken Spencer
Blackfoot, Idaho
JKenSpencer.com
J. Ken Spencer was born in Ogden, Utah. He began painting at the age of 14, studying with local artists and teachers. Spencer pursued his interest in art at Utah State University (Logan, Utah) where he gained fundamental knowledge in composition and form, he also developed skills such as draftsmanship and paint application while working from live models. He graduated in 1993 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration.
After finishing his work at the university, he moved his family to the New York Metropolitan area where he worked as an illustrator for book publishers and magazines. It was at that time when Mr. Spencer began developing his fine art career by painting for exhibition in galleries and juried shows.
Honorable Mention Signature Member Award – 1st Annual LPAPA Squared – December 2020
Received Juried LPAPA Signature Artist designation in 2019