BYRON KEITH BYRD

BIO

Byron Keith Byrd was born on a 500 acre farm in north Georgia in 1959. While a student at La Fayette High school, he took private art lessons and served as president of the Art Club for two years.  He then obtained a BA degree in Fine Art from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Upon graduating, he moved to New York City and had his debut show on Madison Avenue within one year.  In addition to the many group and one-person exhibitions, he was commissioned by the Helmsely Palace Hotel to create paintings for the four VIP triplex suites.  

While his art may be found in various public and private collections around the world, he is also the author of several illustrated books by Rizzoli International Publications and has lectured for The National Arts Club in Manhattan. Byron divides his time between New York City, Miami Beach and Las Vegas.