Keith Thomson

October 31, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thomson captures a crowd of people in a packed subway car. The woman in the center nonchalantly stands out with her conspicuous witch's hat. "All due respect to water lilies, but people are the impressionist's most compelling subject," says Keith. He tells an entire story with a few brush strokes and splashes of color.

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: impressionism, train, subway, people, urban, crowd, vehicle, transit, travel, reflection, mixed media, profile, impressionism, people, travel, mixed media artwork, green

October 31
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.