Ben Rea

Ben Rea is a nationally recognized landscape artist whose creative journey began at an early age. Growing up in a family of accomplished artists, Ben demonstrated a natural talent for drawing and painting, earning regional awards and participating in nationally juried competitions throughout his youth.

He went on to earn degrees in Psychology and Studio Art, with his sold-out senior exhibition launching a successful career in fine art. By age 22, his work had been featured in Atlanta Magazine, highlighted in a television feature on Turner Broadcasting, and selected for the Goodwill Games. His paintings were subsequently represented by galleries across the country, including Atlanta, California, Nashville, and Santa Fe.

Following the economic downturn of 2009, Ben stepped away from the gallery world to focus on his family and career as a licensed clinical social worker. Although he continued painting privately, his professional artistic pursuits took a back seat for nearly two decades.

Now residing in San Luis Obispo, Ben is returning to his lifelong passion for painting. With a renewed dedication to his craft, he brings years of experience, perspective, and artistic vision to his work. Just Looking Gallery is proud to represent Ben as he begins this exciting new chapter of his artistic career.