Keith Shackelford

Hobbies/Interests:

Art Enthusiast, Collector, Painter
Acoustic guitar
Sailing and Downhill Skiing
Bicycling and Long Walks
German Automobiles
World Travel

Living in Alexandria Old Town, VA, enjoying the area's robust fine-arts community. When not painting in the studio or plein aire, I spend as much time as possible with our two sons, daughters-in-law and five grandchildren; all of whom reside locally in the Washington DC area.

Life Since 1969:

- Married Deborah Ann Holleman in 1972
- BFA Studio Art 1973
- 5-Years Advertising Agency Art Director, Kansas City, 1973-1978
- 40-Years Marketing Communications Executive, KC and Chicago, 1978-2018
- Retired in mid-2018
- Debbie passed into next chapter of eternity, 2019

School Memories:

• Debbie Holleman, High School Sweetheart
• Porter Price Art Classes
• Two Year Winner of National Scholastic Young Artists Gold Key Award
• First Solo Exhibit Art Show

Friends You Stay In Touch With:

Francie Brown (McDonald)
Mark Failing

Schools (Elementary through College):

Pleasant Valley Elementary
Maple Park Junior High
North Kansas City High School
University of Missouri, Kansas City
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Favorite Teachers/Staff:

Porter Price took me under his wing and patiently taught me to paint in oil. His insightful lessons and advice still resonate everytime I smell oils and pick up a brush.