Wes Benson

Wes Benson is a Kansas City native and a professional oil painter with an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His studio is located in the Bauer building in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City.

Wes became sober in 2017, overcoming both opiate and alcohol addiction. He leads the Freethinkers AA group in Brookside and frequently contributes to the Welcome House Breakfast. Passionate about helping others, Wes dedicates much of his energy to this cause.

A paleontological enthusiast with a decade of field experience, Wes also enjoys reading, writing, and painting. Above all, he values the time spent with his wife, Katie, and their dog, Sophie.