About the artist

Bailey “B” Kennedy (she/they) is a contemporary painter and screen printer based in Durham, North Carolina. She started painting and drawing as soon as she was old enough to grip a brush, learned screen printing from their father at the age of 16, and in 2018 she graduated from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington where she studied studio art and business.

In 2019 B discovered their passion for screen printing when working as a graphic designer and apparel printer for K5 Sewing Co. and Big Frog Custom Tees. She now designs and prints by hand an original line of colorful and inclusive apparel - you can shop the collection here!

When painting, B uses sensual color palettes and textural details as well as painterly effects to create abstract works that stimulate viewers’ imaginations. When screen printing, B combines brights hues and graphic linework to create whimsical and fun pieces of clothing you can’t find anywhere else. B also dabbles in mixed media collage, photography, and paper-making. When she isn’t painting or printing you can find her gardening, listening to music, or cuddling with her cat Athena.

You can reach B by emailing them at smallestdadstudio@gmail.com