Robert Kelly

Sponsor: Austin Tyler Construction

Guitar Location: Mousa Tapas Bar

Guitar Name: “Greatest of All Time”

Design Concept: The inspiration of the artwork going into the guitar was very clear to me…why not have some of the greatest guitar players of all time adorn the surface of the guitar?! I was able to generate a list from Rolling Stone magazine (which I feel is a reliable source for such information) The guitar will be organic in its illustrations, combining human likeness flowed with nature, love, and music.

Email: [email protected]

Website: RobertKelly

Artist Bio: Born and raised in the near west Chicago suburbs in the Oak Park / River Forest area. Attended O.P.R.F. high school for 1 1/2 years, completed high school at American Community Schools of Athens, Greece. Started drawing at a very young age, doodling, cartoons and other imagery of the sort. Growing up in River Forest allowed me to be introduced to the incredible workings of Frank Lloyd Wright. My passion for architecture began! I followed my desire for architecture into college, however college is a place of discovery and I chose to change my path.  

This is where I began my culinary career. I attended culinary school in Chicago and graduated at the top of my class, and I haven’t looked back.  40 years of creating dishes for numerous companies, individuals and families has brought me to where I am today.

I am also still drawing and creating artwork in my spare time.  Whether it’s designing a plate or creating pieces of art, I give it my all. I hope that I can be of service to all, through my art and impact people in an uplifting and positive way!