The Action, Original Painting
Keith ThomsonThe Action, Original Painting2023
2023
About the Item
Artist Comments
"Casinos are an impressionist's playground," says artist Keith Thomson. He captures a playful rendering of seniors trying their luck at a table game of craps. They stare into the pair of dice in midair with hysterical anticipation. This piece ruminates on the saying: It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game.
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: Las Vegas, gambling, people, impressionism, casinos, game, mixed media, table, hat, seniors, impressionism, interior, indoor, travel, vacation, impressionism, people, travel, mixed media artwork, green
The Action
Keith Thomson
Oil paint and ink on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:The Action. Keith Thomson. Oil paint and ink on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 759731stDibs: LU922112327522
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