ABOUT THE ARTIST
Owen Rairick was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and grew up in and around Louisville, Kentucky. From an early age, he developed a love for drawing, often sketching animals and strange creatures on any surface he could find. Nurturing this early passion, Owen began studying oil painting at age twelve under the tutelage of professional painter and tattoo artist Fred Fields, who mentored him for the next six years. Fields became a pivotal influence in Owen’s artistic development, particularly in shaping his interest in fantasy art.
After graduating high school in 2023, Owen is now pursuing a BFA through DAAP at the University of Cincinnati, with a focus in drawing and painting. He is currently in his third year at UC and plans to graduate in 2028.
Owen’s artistic inspirations span a variety of fantasy and sci-fi properties including most notably: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Interstellar, Blade Runner, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons. Beyond his artistic pursuits, he enjoys building LEGOs, watching movies, hiking, learning to cook, and staying up late playing board games with friends. He is also deeply committed to his faith as a Christian and follower of Jesus. Since coming to faith in his freshman year of college, Owen has seen his need for a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ as his Savior and King. God and His creation remain Owen’s greatest source of inspiration.
Owen currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, while attending school. His pursued professional career is as an illustrator and concept artist, creating art for books, board games, card games, video games, film, for his friends and family, and for himself as often as he can spare.
EDUCATION
2023 - 2028 | Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Cincinnati, DAAP, Cincinnati, Ohio
2019 - 2023 | South Oldham High School, Crestwood, Kentucky
2017 - 2023 | Apprenticeship, Fred Fields, La Grange, Kentucky
Summer 2022 | Governor's School For The Arts (GSA), Lexington, Kentucky
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 | “Collective Currents” at Critique Room Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2025 | “Student Art Exhibition” at Visions Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky
2024 | “Introduction to Painting” at Tabula Rosa Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio
2022 | GSA Visual Arts Student Exhibition at Bolivar Art Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky
2017 | “Animal Attractions” at Gallery 401, La Grange, Kentucky
COMMISSIONS
2025 | “Frontier Settlers” Oil on trading cards | Paid client commission for Sorcery Explorer Series tournament prize
2025 | “Zacula, Sailors’ Bane” Oil on panel | Client commission for Sorcery Con, Unland Cup tournament promotion and merchandise
RESIDENCY
Summer 2025 | Visual Arts Academy and Studio Residency, Louisville, Kentucky
contact
rairicoc@mail.uc.edu