Keith Thomson

A Pirate Walks into a Bar, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
"There's something about the light and dark contrast and all of the reflections that make dive bars irresistible to an impressionist painter," says artist Keith Thomson. "And when the painter adds a pirate to the scene, his rum is tax-deductible."

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: pirate, man, people, figure, bars, interior, impressionism, shadow, indoor, silhouette, costume, fantasy, impressionism, people, mixed media artwork, red, black

A Pirate Walks into a Bar
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
24 in. h x 18 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.