Keith Thomson

Sunrise, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Commuters walk along the platform, their long shadows stretching across Grand Central Terminal. It is their first glimpse of sunlight that day. A train sits on the tracks, ready for departure. Whether the painting conveys anticipation of the workday ahead or dread of it is left to the viewer. 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 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: New York, NYC, trains, crowd, sunrise, shadow, train, transport, vehicle, commuters, silhouette, people, pop, travel, oil painting, green

Sunrise
Keith Thomson
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
18 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.