Keith Thomson

East Village, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
An unconventional yet memorable narrative unfolds in artist Keith Thomson's city scene. The piece shows a hot dog vendor having a slow day while a ballerina executes a grand jeté. "This would be an unusual scene — anywhere but in the East Village, where just about anything can happen and often does," says Keith. He captures the remarkable charm New York uniquely offers.

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: New York, NYC, dance, ballet, dance, realism, people, food cart, umbrella, car, street, road, sidewalk, hotdog, mixed media, city, urban, travel, people, travel, realism, mixed media artwork, grey

East Village
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
16 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.