Thats The Way The KEEMO Crumbles

I ran over to the store tonight. I hate to say it but the trip was specifically to get some adult beverages. The adult beverage of choice ended up being some red wine, Shiraz. To be truthful, they had a 3 bottles for 10 bucks deal going. I had it when they were charging $9.00 a bottle and it was good so dang 3 for 10 was a steal. I digress. Im walking out of the door and there is a guy yelling at absolutely no one. Im not sure what he even talking about. I walked to my car with the 3 bottles in the bag, unlocked the car, got it, shut the door and it was quiet. I started the car and was thankful for the peace and quiet that was awaiting at home and for the 3 for $10.00 Shiraz to go along with it...Enjoy!

Featured Painting: Another Yelling Man. This Time Outside The Grocery Store. (Click Picture)

Many Hands Make Like KEEMO

Some nights are perfect. It is quiet. There is Shiraz and Tom Waits. Not just any Tom Waits but Nighthawks at the Diner. These are nights when the door is closed and paint goes on easy. When it is 11:14 PM and you know there is still another 3 hours somewhere in you. Well, here is a portrait from tonight. 1 part quiet. 1 part Shiraz. 2 parts Tom Waits...Enjoy!

Featured Painting:
It Is Quiet. There Is Shiraz and Tom Waits - 9"x12" (Click Picture)

The Pen Is Mightier Than The KEEMO

Another portrait of my favorite designer that wishes to continue to remain nameless. (Those designers are so mysterious!) Those of you that know me, know who this is. One of these days, the mystery will be revealed but until then... I guess she is just the Designer in Pink ...Enjoy!


Featured Painting: Designer In Pink. (Click Picture)

More Than One To Skin A KEEMO

In just about any
case, three are better than two. In this case, arms. An extra arm would be handy for sure. Juggling would be a breeze. Talking on the phone while driving a stickshift would be a piece of cake. Finding a coat, now that may be bit tricky. Well, thats that! ...Enjoy! In just about any case, three are better than two. In this case, arms. An extra arm would be handy for sure. Juggling would be a breeze. Talking on the phone while driving a stickshift would be a piece of cake. Finding a coat, now that may be bit tricky. Well, thats that! ...Enjoy!

Featured Painting: Three Are Better Than Two (Click Picture)

Light At The End Of The KEEMO

Im not a huge TV watcher. I DVR everything. No commercials for me my friend! Anyway, I do have this habit of getting sucked into series shows. Well, one of them that I got sucked into was Carnivale on HBO. Yeah... it was cancelled after two years.I dont know about you but I thought it was great. The imagery alone was worth the price of admission. Anyway, those of you who were fans will get the reference in this painting. Those of you who missed it, well dont be sad, it doesn't matter a bit. This painting is for all of us! ...Enjoy!

Featured Painting: As A Fan Of The Show Carnivale (Click Picture)

Day Late And A KEEMO Short

I was walking through the little neighborhood near my house. There are a bunch of small mom and pop businesses and restaurants. Its a nice little part of town. Well, its getting cold in Michigan now. I think it is like 40 here today. Anyway, sitting at the bustop was this lady with an armful of groceries and flowers shivering away in the cold waiting for the bus. It had to have been in the low 30s. So, here is to her and her flowers and braving the cold and riding the bus. I hope whoever gets those flowers appreciated how they got there. ...Enjoy!


Featured Painting: Woman Sitting With Flowers
(Click Picture)

Vampire Le KEEMO

I had to make a run to the bookstore tonight. It is the night before Halloween. Im sitting at a stop light and I look over at the car next to me and there is a vampire just talking away on his cellphone. I didnt know that Vampire used cellphones but hey I guess you gotta keep up with technology no matter who you are....Enjoy!

Featured Painting: Guy In Vampire Costume In Car Next To Me(Click Picture)

My Big Fat Greek KEEMO

This painting is the FIRST of THREE paintings that were completed on 5"x7" postcards that are promoting the upcoming performance of CAN-CAN by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. The other two paintings in the series are very similar but the faces in the oval are different....as always...Enjoy!

Featured Painting:Portrait On Grand Rapids Ballet Postcard Promoting Can-Can #1 (of 3).
(Click Picture)

All Your Base Are Belong To KEEMO

I had to swing in to the store yesterday to grab some snacks for a family party I was going to. I went with the old standard chips and salsa (Jacks Salsa..yum!) Oh, I had a hankering for those candy corns...so picked those up with some peanuts. Man, mix them together and it is tasty. So, I get up in line with my 4 items and there was a guy in front of me who had his head in a big bandage. I was thinking at first that it must be for some Halloween party but then as he turned he had the most serious look of pain I have seen in a long time. Then I noticed his right arm was in bandages as well. I wish there was something else that happened with this story but there isnt. I checked out my snacks and made the long drive to the party thinking how lucky I was to be in good health. So, here is to all of us keeping our heads out of big bandages...Enjoy!

Featured Painting:Man With Head Injury At The Store.
(Click Picture)

A Picture Paints A Thousand KEEMOs

I received an email a couple weeks ago asking if I planned on painting any more Kings. (A few months ago, I had posted a few) Well, I love painting the Kings and am always happy to oblige, so here we go. A King...Enjoy!


Featured Painting:Portrait of a King (Revisited).
(Click Picture)