Going Places, Oil Painting
Keith ThomsonGoing Places, Oil Painting2024
2024
About the Item
Artist Comments
The artwork portrays a bustling airport scene on a bright day, with silhouetted figures evoking introspection and anticipation. It captures the unique blend of tedium and excitement found in a departure lounge. Artist Keith Thomson reflects on what other places could simultaneously feel like both a purgatory and a portal to adventure. The piece was created using oil paint and ink.
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: airport, airplane, silhouette, interior, lounge, windows, reflection, impressionism, people, travel, oil painting, blue
Going Places
Keith Thomson
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
16 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2024
- 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:Going Places. Keith Thomson. Oil painting 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: 786961stDibs: LU922115512682
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