Keith Thomson Art
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In a shaft of late-afternoon light, a woman sits half-submerged in an antique tub. The deep green walls around her fall into shadow. She looks at her rubber duc...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A vintage sedan cuts through a blazing blue desert sky as the driver glances out the window, caught between curiosity and concern. He knows mirages are common i...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Beneath the stark canopy of a bus shelter, a young woman in a luminous gown sits in quiet anticipation. Her elegance is out of place and raises the question: "W...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A surreal scene offers two possibilities. First, it is a realistic rendering of a man in a Big Bird costume, slouched at a dimly lit bar among solitary drinkers...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A man and his dog drive through a vast, open landscape. There’s a zero percent chance their trip won’t involve beef jerky. This sun-drenched scene captures ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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This painting is a modern reinterpretation of the English nursery rhyme "Rub-a-dub-dub, Three Men in a Tub," first published in Mother Goose's Melody in 1798. I...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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The club was a whirl of sound and motion around midnight. At two in the morning, the crowd has gone, but a horn player remains in a quiet corner, unwilling to l...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Mixed Media
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A solitary man on a subway platform stands in a pool of light. He stares down the dark tunnel as if by sheer will he could summon the train. Others, he admits...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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This painting captures the moody atmosphere of a dimly lit bar, where patrons sit in quiet solitude, their forms rendered mostly in silhouette. The open doorw...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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A performer leans toward the mirror, applying a final touch of lipstick beneath the glow of vanity lights. Clad in a star-spangled top and Uncle Sam hat, she re...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A lifeguard sits on her chair, watching over an empty beach. The deep blue sky meets the calm sea, while the wet red sand mirrors the scene above. The stillness and fading colors evoke nostalgia, capturing the fleeting nature of summer. The title reflects a moment of pause between what was and what will be. Artist Keith Thomson used oil paint and ink to create this evocative 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: beach, sea, ocean, sky, lifeguard, chair, reflection, contrast, bright, clouds, water, shore, horizon, pop, seascape, oil painting, blue
The Wednesday After Labor Day...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A little boy stands on a sidewalk, posing curiously. He is studying the metal and glass contraption, taking in the numbers of its control panel and measuring ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Light streams through the window as friends gather around a table, fully absorbed in their game. Much like the last hundred poker nights, they have been at it...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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A family eats dinner and talks about their day. The glowing, soft-focus background and amber palette evoke warmth, love, and perhaps nostalgia, while the styliz...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Artist Keith Thomson depicts the Mets mascot riding the train—once again establishing his recurring narrative of unexpected commuters in transit. "With thei...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Keith Thomson Art
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A bride rides a motorcycle under a vibrant blue sky, her veil billowing dramatically behind her. The contrast between traditional bridal imagery and the motor...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A whimsical rural scene unfolds as a Holstein named Ella from Elmore County, Alabama, stands proudly on the bed of an old pickup truck. It drives beneath a vast sky filled with voluminous clouds. The cow, who earned second place at the annual Dairy Cattle Show last...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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In uptown Manhattan, a solitary cat sits on a windowsill, gazing intently at a drone hovering outside. The cat doesn’t appear alarmed but curious, as though...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Keith Thomson Art
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Artist Keith Thompson references Charles Darwin in this piece, stating, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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A lone figure stands before a slot machine set against a wide Western horizon. The barren landscape reflects a sense of modern isolation. The man isn’t gambli...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A ballerina leaps into the air with a dog behind her, seemingly following her steps. In this painting, artist Keith Thomson drew inspiration from Pyotr Ilyich T...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A small sailboat carrying two figures glides across the calm waters of Long Island Sound beneath a wide summer sky. At first glance, it seems the very portrait ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A cow peeks through a window in a high-rise building, creating a sense of intrigue. This unexpected scene draws inspiration from the story of Freddie Mercury, a...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Against a glowing yellow backdrop, two birds perch on a wire alongside a cat, their silhouettes reduced to simple, striking forms. The balance of negative space...
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A young couple walks hand in hand on a sunlit shoreline, so enamored of each other that they fail to notice a Russian nuclear submarine. Alternatively, they are...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Holding a cup of coffee, an NYPD officer heads out to investigate. As snow falls around him, he becomes fixated on a clue, both literally and figuratively, leaving him out in the cold. Across the street, a warm and inviting glow beams from the windows, hinting at the comfort and life within the buildings. Artist Keith Thomson uses a combination of oil paint and ink in this artwork.
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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A man and a cow share a quiet ride across a vibrant, sunlit landscape. The driver focuses on the road ahead while the animal stands calmly, gazing over the go...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Keith Thomson Art
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A cyclist navigates a winding road flanked by towering cliffs and stark shadows. No other riders, cars, or signs of human life—just one figure in motion. Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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Artist Keith Thomson painted the Flatiron District on Manhattan's West 23rd Street en plein air. One of the most delightful aspect...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Keith Thomson Art
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Gold Leaf
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A bustling wooden ship under construction rests inside a glass bottle. Dozens of tiny, colorful workers hammer, hoist, and climb among the masts and scaffoldi...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A ballerina balances en pointe on a rust-red steel girder suspended high above a pastel-hued cityscape. The image contrasts delicate grace with industrial stren...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A family enjoys a cheerful picnic, radiating warmth, happiness, and connection. Vibrant hues, especially golden sunlight, and a bright blue sky, enhance the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A man sitting on his bed locks eyes with a bear approaching him. Outside the window, the sun rises over the city, casting light and shadows on the figures. The ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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Artist Keith Thomson presents an unconventional dinner scene between a family and their sleek four-legged friend. "As the old saying goes, 'The history of manki...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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Artist Keith Thomson depicts a comical story of a man in a bar. He sits on a stool and asks for the hair of the dog. Instead of givi...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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Artist Keith Thomson paints a family of four on the dining table at brunch. Each looks down on their own mobile device of choice. They sit together yet are abso...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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"Casinos are an impressionist's playground," says artist Keith Thomson. He captures a playful rendering of seniors trying their luck at a table game of craps. T...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Keith Thomson Art
Mixed Media
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"Flamenco guitars are built with a spruce top and cypress back and sides to afford a brighter, more vibrant tone than classical guitars," explains artist Keith ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Keith Thomson Art
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A potted plant flourishes on the fire escape of a brownstone New York City apartment building. "The grass is always greener, even in New York, where there is ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Keith Thomson Art
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"This was inspired by the sight of a guy in the stands at Pamplona's bullfighting stadium, the Plaza de Toros," says artist Keith Thomson. "He was holding up ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
Oil
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A bird's-eye view of a tennis court with two players in a singles match. Defined shadows appear close to the players, net, and ball, signifying that it is close midday. "This is an impressionist take on a tennis match with credit to the drone," jokes artist Keith Thomson. "Whereas in the past, an artist would have needed to rent the Goodyear blimp to attain this perspective."
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: tennis, sports, game, match, playing, pop, sports, representational, oil painting
High Court...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Keith Thomson Art
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