David Keel is a Chicago-based painter whose work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows throughout the United States. He studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the University of Kansas, primarily focusing on painting.

His work explores a complex reality through the ever-changing world of color, form, and line. In 2009, he founded Comfort Station, a still-running art and community space in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, where he currently lives. This experience helped shape his practice, providing insight into both the artist and curator perspectives.