Keith Thomson Mixed Media

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...