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)