Daily Keemo 03.27

We Were Fast And Invincible And Careless
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Our street was full of kids. Lower middle class kids in a lower middle class suburb of Midwestern Michigan. Most of us kids rode hand-me-down bikes and we wore hand-me-down clothes and we handed down jokes that we overheard from our older brothers. We were old enough to know what kissing was and young enough that we all still had to lie about actually doing it. We would all put old baseball cards in the spokes our bicycle wheels and ride up and down and up and down the street. We laughed and had races and someone would always wipe out and skin a knee and quickly get up so the other boys didn't think he was a wimp. Well, here is to the old days, when things were as simple as a baseball card in the spokes and when your days were filled with being friends and that was enough to get you through it all... Enjoy! (Story included on back of card)

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Daily Keemo 03.26

Simple Beauty Of Line Art - 8"x11"
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I have mentioned in previous paintings that I really enjoy history. I also enjoy old marketing and design techniques. Occassionally, I try to bring back and promote those old techniques that have pretty much been killed off by computers, Photoshop, Illustrator and countless other programs. (Don't worry, I use those programs every day and love them). Anyway, here is to old school design and the simple beauty of line art and black and white and no matter how many years you move forward its always good to stop a moment and look back at where you came from. Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.25

The Brothers Three - 8"x11"
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I was on the couch watching TV. I was about 8 or 9. One of my older brothers came running down the stairs with a few friends and they grabbed me and through me in the car and brought me to his friends house. I remember thinking the parents must be gone because everyone was so unihibited, laughing, jumping around. It was marvelous. We ended up watching The Holy Grail. After that I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. My brother. On Christmas eve, my oldest brother would have a get together at his house and we would all exchange books, talk about music, drink, talk about art, drink, talk about books, drink, and talk about other things and drink some more, play ping pong and drink some more. After that I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. My other brother. I could go on telling stories but all of them point to this; we all have people that we look up to and admire. We all have friends that we respect. It is not often that two of those people end up being your brothers. Here is to you guys! .... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.24

The Devil Is My Friend
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We were talking about music again. This is not the first time music this has been the subject of a painting. Well, at least one of mine. Long story short, after mentioning the old Jazz Butcher song, The Devil Is My Friend, I thought, it's time for another devil. I still remember the words to the song (Well, most of them at least) I also remember that in school, people thought we worshipped satan and songs with lyrics like that didnt help the cause. (that is the subject of another painting) Anyway, here is to sitting around with friends and talking and remembering lyrics to songs that you have forgotten existed.... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo - Limited Edition Button #3 - 03.21

This is #3 in the limited edition button series. This is the limited edition of a recent painting called The Things We Abandon When It Doesn't Stop The Crying. (ACEO #334).

Story: I sat in my seat on the plane drawing most of the way home. There was a mother with a small baby in the seat in front of me. The baby was not particularly excited about being stuck on the plane. (like most of us, I suppose) I turned my headphones up to drown out the crying and worked away on some pictures. I sat back and was thinking about what to draw next when I saw the baby's pink, stuffed bunny wedged between the two seats in front of me. The mother must have abandoned it as a method of getting the baby to stop crying. Well, you know the saying; one crying baby's loss is another painters gain. So, here is to all the things that we abandon when it doesn't stop the crying...

Only 25 of these buttons will be made available. Once these 25 button are gone, that is it. I have worked with the printer to make sure that each button is individually numbered to reflect it's placement in the set. (If you are the 5th person, you will receive button #5 of 25.) The first four designs in the series have already been created and they will be released over the coming weeks. (FYI, the first two sold out in 24-36 hours.) The next 4 are already in the works... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.20

3 Is Not A Crowd To Me
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These just like hanging out in groups of three. I was going to post 4 and something just wasn't right. So, one didnt make this go around and has to wait for two more. I was hoping for some crazy names on these paint samples but these are three are all classic names, that somehow just seem appropriate. Cermonial Gold, Cayenne and Saffron Thread. Does Saffron even have threads? I don't know about that. (However, I do know that, I am just mad about saffron.) Im pretty sure she is just mad about me... Anyway, time to close this one up when start poorly quoting Donovan lyrics... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.19

Headaches Need This Relief (1957)
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1957 was a good year for medical ads. Im not basing that on anything other than these two ads that were next to each other in an old magazine from 1957. 1.) "Headaches Need This Relief". Now that is just cutting to the chase. Its not you that needs the relieif, it is the headache that needs it. 2.) I had to google "piles" to make sure I knew what they were. I was wrong. That has got to be the most unimaginitive medical term that exists; Piles. Whoever made that up was at the end of a long day and just wanted to go home. Piles. I'll think I'll stop becuase there is now way but down from here in regards to writing about Piles. Do you think maybe they mean Gomer Pyle(s)? ...Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.18 - Twosday

Ballad Of The Pink Robot.

Postcard from C.

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Daily Keemo 03.17 - Limited Edition Button #2

This is #2 in the limited edition button series. This is the limited edition Studio 216 button. (Studio 216 is a wonderful gallery down in Granbury, TX. I highly recommend you stop by if you can. Great people.) This particular painting was auctioned off at the opening of Studio 216 last month. Visitors to the gallery, where able to bid on this painting online. It was a great way to educate people about buying art online and something a little new to do during an opening.

Only 25 of these buttons will be made available. Once these 25 button are gone, that is it. I have worked with the printer to make sure that each button is individually numbered to reflect it's placement in the set. (If you are the 5th person, you will receive button #5 of 25.) The first four designs in the series have already been created and they will be released over the coming weeks. (The first one is sold out) So, if you missed the first one, start your collection off with the very second one. Viva Studio 216!... Enjoy!

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Clowns, Pranks and Jokers. April 5

Here is a list of the paricipating artists for the Clowns, Pranks and Jokers Show
Claude Gallery - Eastchester, New York

Keemo (Michigan)
Mark Fox (California)
Ms. Lex (Pennsylvania)
Mike A. (New York)
Stucky (Pennsylvania)
Andrew Sloan (Rhode Island)
Katie Simpson (Oregon)
JOS-L (New Jersey)
Nick Sheridan (Pennsylvania)
Irma Cannavo (New Jersey)
RT Vegas (New York)
Jerry Todd (New York)

Daily Keemo 03.14

When You're Tired It Is Good To Let The Pen Run Its Course.
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When you're tired it is good to let the pen run its course. I suppose if you wanted to apply this to your own life you can swap out the word "pen" for anything that applies to you. However, since it is me and I'm the one who's tired, I choose to let the pen run its course. I trust my tool enough to let it come up with the portrait while I listen to old episodes of This American Life and daydream and get transported to another place or time and drink a glass of water. Who this is or what it about is not important. Sometimes, its just about how you get there...Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.13 - Limited Edition Ninja

I love The Ninja. I'm not afraid to say it. In fact, I have said it many times before, "If you don't have a Ninja painting in your collection, you are taking art way too seriously." Well, it is only appropriate that the first in the series of Limited Edition Keemo buttons is, The Ninja. Only 25 of these Ninja buttons will be made available. Once these 25 ninjas are gone, that is it. I have worked with the printer to make sure that each button is individually numbered to reflect it's placement in the set. (If you are the 5th person, you will receive ninja button #5 of 25.) The first four designs in the series have already been created and they will be released over the coming weeks. So, start your collection off with the very first one. The Ninja!... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.12

It's 11:35 PM And There Are Still 3 Hours In These Bones
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I'm going to keep this one short. It's 11:35 PM and there are still at least 3 hours in these bones tonight. (I figure there is another painting in here somewhere.) The alarm will blow at 6:45 like it does every morning and I'll be tired as hell on 3-4 hours sleep and I will stumble around for the first hour and I'll pour coffee down my gullet and by 9:00 AM I'll be back in business and ready to start it all over again. Well, here is to that AM alarm and not letting it stop you from being who really are...Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.10

The Guy On The Airplane Who Kept Trying To See What I Was Drawing
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As I mentioned before, I took advantage of a recent flight from Florida, to get alot of drawing done. It is an interesting space to work because everyone in the row peers over to see what you are doing. I am pretty sure that in most cases when people are looking over my shoulder they are usually thinking A.) "He draws like a 3rd grader" or B.) "I could do that." or C.) "A 3rd grader could do that." Anyway, I thought I would have a little fun and draw the guy to my right across the aisle who kept staring over at me. I thought about giving it to him but I thought that would have been a little wierd. That is probably a gesture that would alarm Homeland Security and I would get wisked off to some back room at the airport. So, here we are, a couple weeks later and I finally finished the guy on the airplane who kept trying to see what I was drawing... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.08

9
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The Beatles referenced it. The cat has that many lives. I watched an old episode of Heroes recently and one of the characters lived in Apt. #9. Numerologists might say that it is the most humanitarian of numbers. (I know nothing of numerology so I don't get how a number is humanitarian. I'm sure someone can clarify that.) Anyway, last but not least, there are 9 here because that is how many could fit equally across the page. I suppose had I rotated the paper to portrait, this may have been called 5. Sidenote: I was just thinking this may be the first Keemo posted here that has no color. Feels good for a change... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.07

She Puts Up With My Many Hours And Many Colors
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She puts up with my many hours and many colors. There are dreams in there too and she works on making all those happen as well. You know, now that I am typing this and seeing it on the screen, I think Im going to leave it at that. I'll leave the rest of the words to us and I will leave the painting for you...Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.05

The 2 Ninjas
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It is important to support those who support you. Plain and Simple. I'm pretty sure that has to be written down somewhere. (Im guessing it has to be in a Hallmark card at least!) Anyway, I was cleaning out my backback this afternoon, from the trip down south a couple weeks ago and ran across these 2 business cards. Steve and Anthony. So, here is to them, the 216, their hard work and their belief in my artwork. Even if you don't bid on this piece, just remember to support those who support you... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.04

Portrait of On Paris Postcard #6
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This is the 6th in the "Paris Postcard" series. I was looking over my bookshelf and there was a bunch of papers shoved between a couple books. Among other things there were about 15 postcards that were of different photos taken in Paris during the 1920's. This one in particular is called "Moulin Rouge Theater". All the postcards are very Paris and you can hear an accordian playing and it all makes the Michigan winter seem all that much colder. With that.. Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.03

I Milked A Dairy Goat.
(or I Drank At A Pirate Bar In Ybor City)
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The daughter of one of my friends went to the county fair with the thier babysitter. I don't remember how old she is. (knowing kids ages is not one of my strong skills) I will say she is still at the age where her feet barely clear the seat of the chair when she is sitting it. Apparently, when you go to the fair, you can milk a dairy goat. Not only can you milk the dairy goat but they also give you a ribbon that reads, "I Milked A Dairy Goat". (Gotta love the Midwest). I'm not even sure under what circumstances you would proudly display such a ribbon that boasts your dairy goat milking capabilities. Question: Is that a skill set you can take with you into other lines of work? None are coming to mind. Anyway, that led me to start thinking that it would be nice if people handed out blue ribbons for more things. Like a blue ribbon that reads, "I Drank At A Pirate Bar In Ybor City" or "I Didn't Complain After My Order At Wendy's Was Messed Up" or "It Is Late And I Should Be In Bed But Im Not Because I'm Writing This Story". I suppose we all deserve blue ribbons for something that we have done but apparently the only thing that is worthy is Milking A Dairy Goat... Enjoy!

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Daily Keemo 03.01

Baby At The 216 That Looked Like A Keemo.
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There was a really nice couple at the 216 show with their baby. (One of the things that I regret from the show at Studio 216 was that I didn't get this baby's name. - I'll have to find that out.) Anyway, the baby was wearing this great hat that looked (almost) exactly like the hat in this painting. I was chatting with someone and I hear "Hey! It's a real live Keemo!" I turn around and sure enough, there is this baby, in this hat, that looked remarkably like a living Keemo. The baby had a look on it's face like it didn't really care what the fuss was about. We all laughed. Anyway, here is to the baby and to the great parents that bring their kids to art shows. Here here!... Enjoy! (you know, I should see if I can get a photo and show you what I mean...)

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