Keith ThomsonCity Kid, Original Painting2025
2025
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Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thompson references Charles Darwin in this piece, stating, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.†This painting embodies the spirit of adaptation—a child in a rigid, urban environment finds freedom and joy by flying a kite. The contrast between the structured city and the open sky reflects how resilience and creativity allow individuals to thrive, even in challenging or unexpected circumstances.
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 90s 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 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: cityscape, children, New York, kites, play, NYC, building, facade, windows, child, boy, urban, architecture, pop, travel, mixed media artwork, blue
City Kid
Keith Thomson
Oil paint and ink on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
16 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:City Kid. 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: 791071stDibs: LU922115810692
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