Object in the Mirror, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
The Journey Is Half the Fun, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Birds and a Friend on a Wire, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
How to Make the Train Come Faster, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Scraper, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A window washer dangles from a skyscraper so reflective it seems less like a building than a very ambitious cloud. What he is thinking is left to the beholder. ...
Oil
The Cliche, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson commissioned a formal family portrait, insisting their beloved pet elephant, Elbert, be included. Elbert is family, after all. When the co...
Oil
Star-Crossed, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Two astronauts sit across from each other, the table between them barely separating their bodies as they lean in close. It was a first date, and they had a wond...
Oil
The Tub, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Elevator?, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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 ...
Oil
The Dread Corsairs of Greenwich, Connecticut, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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 ...
Oil
Dog Lake, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Independence Night, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
The Cow of East 86th Street, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
The Birdwatcher, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
Out to the Ballgame, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thomson depicts the Mets mascot riding the train—once again establishing his recurring narrative of unexpected commuters in transit. "With thei...
Mixed Media
Late in the Game, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
Cash Cow, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Long Walk on the Beach, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Large Bird in the Flatiron District, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thomson painted the Flatiron District on Manhattan's West 23rd Street en plein air. One of the most delightful aspect...
Oil
Bike and Train, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
Early Bird, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Sometimes, when painting a New York cityscape at sunrise, an artist takes liberties. They turn gray buildings blue, the blue sky gray, or replace the expected. ...
Oil
Cold Case, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 2 in
Pigging Out at the Diner, Surreal Anthropomorphic Pig Satirical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
A satirical, surreal depiction of a pig at a lunch counter by an unknown artist (20th Century). This scene, full of symbols and satire, portrays the anth...
Oil, Illustration Board
H 28 in W 84 in
Mediterranean Abstract Patterns Seascape, Horizontal Diptych in Blue and White
By Enric Servera
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
H 16 in W 12 in
Mother and Daughter - Original Oil of a Daughter Standing Behind Mother, Framed
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Gibbons Mother and Daughter, 2021 oil on canvas board 16h x 12w in 40.64h x 30.48w cm RAG090 Richard Gibbons b. 1950, Toledo, OH Richard Gibbons (born 1950, Toledo, Ohio) i...
Oil, Canvas
"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
Canvas, Oil
H 39 in W 31 in D 1 in
"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves
By John Paul Fauves
Located in Culver City, CA
"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves Painting ships rolled In tube. ABOUT John Paul FAUVES: John Paul Fauves (born in 1980) is a contempo...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
H 29.1 in W 74 in
Mediterranean Patterns, Blue, Yellow, Multi Panel Painting, Paper, Abstract Fish
By Enric Servera
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
H 8.5 in W 16 in
"Pony and Groom" 2014 oil painting on wood, impressionist sketch, equestrian
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Pony and Groom" is an unframed, oil on wood panel, contemporary impressionist painting. Painted during the 2014 Wellington Winter Equestrian Festival. Center stage, stands a fit, br...
Oil, Wood Panel
H 14.18 in W 18.12 in
458. Hi There - original realism wildlife portrait oil painting-contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 18 in D 0.5 in
'Paper Crane' by Yulia Kim; Framed 22" x 18" Oil on Linen, 2025
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 22" x 18" oil painting on linen by Kazakhstan-raised, Oklahoma-based artist Yulia Kim depicts a woman peering down at a large, white paper crane that she holds in her han...
Linen, Oil
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[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Hockey Players on the Ice
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Hockey Players on the Ice n.d. Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas 68 x 56 inches
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 1.19 in
Respite #2 - original realist oil painting-contemporary wildlife art
By Elizabeth Rickert
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 1.19 in
Perched #3 - original realist oil painting-contemporary wildlife art
By Elizabeth Rickert
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In Perched #3, Elizabeth Rickert focuses on a single bird resting gracefully atop a stack of timeworn books, creating a moment of quiet observation. Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork combines the precision of wildlife realism with the calm structure of a traditional still-life composition. The bird appears alert yet relaxed, its presence bringing a sense of gentle movement to the otherwise still arrangement. Rickert’s brushwork carefully captures the fine details of the bird’s plumage and the textures of the aged book covers beneath it. Each book feels tactile and familiar, their worn edges and subtle lettering suggesting years of stories and history. The simplicity of the composition allows the viewer to focus on the delicate balance between subject and setting. The colour palette is warm and earthy, with soft reds, mossy greens, muted blues and warm ochres appearing throughout the stacked books. The bird’s feathers introduce striking accents of dark charcoal and glowing orange, providing a vivid focal point within the otherwise calm composition. Executed in oil on canvas, this original artwork highlights Elizabeth Rickert’s talent for combining wildlife realism with intimate storytelling. This original work is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online. Artist Biography: Elizabeth Rickert is an award-winning contemporary realist artist based in the United States whose work is inspired by the quiet poetry of the natural world. Originally trained as a sculptor, she began her artistic career working in ceramics before expanding into drawing and painting. Over time, she explored pastels and eventually transitioned to oil painting, which has become her primary medium. Elizabeth’s background in sculpture continues to influence her artistic approach. Even as a painter, she observes nature with a sculptor’s eye—carefully studying the interplay of shape, form, light, and shadow. This sensitivity to structure and atmosphere is reflected in her compositions, which often feature detailed impressions of birds...
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
The Pickup Artist, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
At last call, a witch nurses a glass of red wine when a suitor walks up to the bar and makes his move. She transforms him into a frog, teaching him that "witch"...
Oil
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.75 in
How They Do It, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
H 20 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Steel, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Oil
H 20 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Utopia, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A family enjoys a cheerful picnic, radiating warmth, happiness, and connection. Vibrant hues, especially golden sunlight, and a bright blue sky, enhance the s...
Oil
H 16 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Monday, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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 ...
Mixed Media
H 16 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Buttercup's Birthday, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
H 16 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Hair of the Dog, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
H 16 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Brunch, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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...
Mixed Media
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
The Action, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"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...
Mixed Media
H 18 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Flamenco Corner, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"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 ...
Mixed Media
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
The Tree, Original Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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 ...
Mixed Media
H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
One Day in Spain..., Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"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 ...
Oil