Keith Gerling Art

Artist Comments
A bride, still clad in her wedding dress, sits alone in a bar, clutching a drink. This scene captures a serene moment of introspection, subtly contrasting with ...

Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thomson depicts a family held spellbound by a movie. They incidentally watch Sharknado 5: Global Swarming with their sizable dog fully invested. The apparent shock on their faces sets up a comical narrative. Keith paints the work as part of his series exploring the changes to Norman Rockwell's America since Rockwell's day.

About the Artist
Alabama-based artist Keith Thomson creates quick-witted, mixed-media artwork that blends realism and surrealism. His background as a political cartoonist in the 90’s is reflected in the sharp storytelling his artwork achieves. He combines stylized realism and everyday subject matter with surreal details and ironic twists. He begins his work as digital sketches using an animation software, then he transfers the sketch onto the canvas and begins applying oil paint. In addition to painting, he is a writer, of mostly spy novels and nonfiction articles. His writing prowess shines through in his witty descriptions of his pieces.

Words that describe this painting: Americana, portrait, dog, family, people, father, children, pet, impressionism, movie night...