Keith Batcheller

Professor

Email: kbatcheller@mtsac.edu

“He has created movie posters for many of the Hollywood studios, including more than 50 movie posters for Walt Disney Studios.”

Keith Batcheller graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design. Keith began his professional career in New York City as an illustrator, where he worked for many clients, creating paintings for advertising, books and magazines. He has created movie posters for many of the Hollywood studios, including more than 50 movie posters for Walt Disney Studios. Keith traveled to many United States Air Force Bases, and has created 16 paintings for the United States Air Force Art Collection. His paintings were chosen for a year-long exhibition in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

In recent years, Keith turned his talents to the sale of his original oil paintings. He loves painting western subjects, wildlife and landscapes that convey a strong sense of emotion and tell a story. Keith has been honored with many awards including the Gold Medal for Best Oil Painting at the 37^th Annual San Dimas Festival of Western Art.