The Out-of-Towner, Original Painting
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Keith ThomsonThe Out-of-Towner, Original Painting2021
2021
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Artist Comments
"This painting is based on a true story," says artist Keith Thompson. "In July 2021, a bull named Barney escaped his Suffolk County, New York confines and roamed Long Island for several days." Keith painted the mischievous bull in the foreground, not unlike a traveler posing for a photograph. "He might have made it into Manhattan had authorities not succeeded in luring him back with a cow in heat."
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: cow, New York, NYC, cityscape, animal, impressionism, pop, surrealism, street, road, building, skyscrapers, architecture, crossing, pedestrian, crosswalk, vehicles, cars, mixed media, architecture, animals, pop, travel, mixed media artwork
The Out-of-Towner
Keith Thomson
Oil paint and ink on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
12 in. h x 20 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:The Out-of-Towner. 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: 719871stDibs: LU92218722982
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