Keith Thomson

Best Bar in Town, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A man and a woman enjoy the simple pleasures of wine, good company, and a breathtaking view of New York from a rooftop. Their relaxed moment challenges the idea that "more is more." They embody Leonardo da Vinci's notion that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Artist Keith Thomson used oil paint and ink to create this piece.

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: New York, wine, man, woman, couple, wine, exterior, building, rooftop, skyline, NYC, people, pop, oil painting, beige

Best Bar in Town
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.