Ken W. Kelly (May 19, 1946 – June 2, 2022) [1] was an American fantasy artist. [2] Over his 50-year career, he focused in particular on paintings in the sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy subgenres.

Jun 4, 2022 · Ken Kelly, the fantasy artist who created the iconic album covers for Kiss ’ Destroyer and Love Gun, has died at the age of 76. No cause of death was announced.

Jun 2, 2022 · It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our legendary fantasy artist, father & friend. Kenneth W. Kelly, age 76, passed away on June 2, 2022. Proud US Marine Corps Veteran. We ask that you kindly bear with us as we work to fulfill orders placed on the website and catch up on all related matters.

1 day ago · Ken Kelly, 68, of Bethlehem Township passed away at home on Thursday, April 10, 2025 following a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Born January 7, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the…

Jun 6, 2022 · Ken Kelly was a fantasy artist who created iconic cover art for the classic KISS albums ‘Destroyer’ and ‘Love Gun.’ He was known for his work on horror comics including...

One of the field’s foremost exponents is American artist, Ken Kelly. Beginning in the 70s (after a stint in the Marines) Ken’s art covers styles as divergent as rock legends, Kiss to Conan the Barbarian and Tarzan.

Jun 3, 2022 · Ken Kelly, the artist behind the classic Kiss album covers for Destroyer and Love Gun, has reportedly died at the age of 76. Multiple sources confirmed Kelly's passing,...

Ken Kelly, also known as Ken W. Kelly, was an American artist renowned for his dynamic paintings of sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy. Born in 1946 in New London, USA, Kelly’s works are often associated with the fantasy genre, and he is celebrated for his vivid depictions of warriors, mythical creatures, and epic battles.

Jun 5, 2022 · Ken Kelly, one of the most talented fantasy artists of the past 50 years, has passed away at the age of 76. The nephew of Frank Frazetta, Kelly is famous for his work on album covers, having...

Jun 3, 2022 · Ken Kelly, one of the most successful fantasy artists who is responsible for many album covers for rock bands such as KISS, RAINBOW and MANOWAR, has died at the age of 76....