Portrait Of Guy Who Was Telling Me All The Reasons Why My Political Views Were All Wrong
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Needless to say it was not a fun conversation. With that... Enjoy!
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Daily Keemo 09.09 - Politics
Monday, September 8, 2008
Daily Keemo 09.08 - Red Eye
16 Minutes From Last Night
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I couldn't sleep again. This happens to me often. "I'm not the only one, I know it," I say to myself. I look at the clock and it shines back the numbers 3,0,8. I got up, went down stairs and opened the fridge and the light poured out lighting up the entire kitchen and standing there in my underwear I pulled out a container of grape juice and poured a glass. I leaned against the counter and drank it in the dark. The clock on the microwave shined the numbers 3,1,7. I finished my glass and put into the sink. The house was very quiet and dark and I stood there for a second thinking about them sleeping upstairs, dreaming, not seeing those shining numbers and then I walked up into the bathroom. I pulled my bottom eyelid down and exposed the underside of my eye into the mirror. I could see the red veins and in the reflection I could see there was life still in there. I turned off the light, went upstairs and laid down. The numbers on the clock shined 3,2,4. That was the last thing I remember... Enjoy!
Size/Description: This is an original piece of artwork
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Daily Keemo 09.04 - Blood
King Of The Blood. Cures All Humors. 1889
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(Yes, this one is really 119 years old. "King Of The Blood". That is a marketing slogan for the ages. I just love the phrase "Cures All Humors". Just can't beat it.)
So, lets see... this page is 119 years old, I am 35 years old, the wine I am drinking right now is only 3 years old, this painting is about 6 hours old, this story is minutes old and this moment is now. I suppose all time and history always come together at this point of now. By the time you read this, now will gone. I was going to say something like, "it's funny how things work" but that really isnt appropriate. It is just the way things work. King Of The Blood, 119 years old and it's here now. With that... Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Daily Keemo 09.02 - Animal Toy
Animal Toy
(another wonder from the patent office)
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Those of you who have been following my work for a while may remember "The Patent Series" from last year. This was a series based on funny things that can be found browsing through patents. There is a ton of good stuff in there. The kind of stuff that writes itself. If it was fiction it would not be as funny. (The Onion doesn't have it on some of this stuff.) Like this one for example. The Animal Toy. The patent reads, "An aparatus to be used as a toy by an animal, for example a dog, to either fetch carry or chew includes at least one protrusion extending therefrom that resembles the branch in appearance." I'm serious. It says that. Im amazed that it was only just patented in 2002. Anyway, what good fun. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did... Enjoy!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.30 - Gas Mask
Gas Mask 15
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I keep this list of words near my desk where I paint. (I use the word paint loosely) The list of words ranges from peoples names to words like plumber, raygun, accident, old rotary style phone, silly things like that. This list comes in handy when I have painters block. One of my favorite words on the list are "gas mask". (Some of you may remember a while back the series of Gas Mask paintings.) Well, I've decided to revisit some of those old series and add to them. What better than to start with the old Gas Mask series. So, with that, here #15 in the Gas Mask series.... Enjoy!
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.27 - Paris
Paris #15.
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This is the 15th 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 "View of the Eiffel Tower". All the postcards are very Paris and they make me want to travel and get out of the US for a while and see the other parts of the world where things are new and even simple things are filled with wonder. With that.. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.26 - In Park
Portrait of Man Who Was Sitting Alone At Park.
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I feel like I'm skimping on this one but I'm going to leave the story out on this one. The title pretty much sums it up. Once in a while I suppose it is important to let the portraits just speak for themselves. Not to mention, I know you are all creative enough to come up with something that is ten times better than I might write. With that... Enjoy!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.25 - Ninja Mask
The Ninja Mask #3
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I just can't let another day go by without another ninja mask! Good fun!...Enjoy!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.24 - Louder Than Bombs
A Chord (A Alternative) 1 of 7
or (5 stories for 216)
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I have started this story 5 times. Really. I guess I'm not sure what is the exact point that I am trying to get across here. The first time was a story about this drawing. The bombs, the people, the music... all that stuff. The second was a story about where this great guitar chord card came from that is used in this drawing. (They came from Studio 216. If you are near Dallas/Ft Worth, I highly recommend a visit to the gallery. "tell em' keemo sent ya!") The third was about wonderful people, that do wonderful things and when you see them you can tell they are surrounded by others who enjoy these wonderful people for the wonderful things that they do. The fourth story was about how friendship can span time and distance if you allow it to and how it is possible to understand some people better in a few days than some in a life time. That brings me to this story; The Fifth Story, which I guess is about all these things; friendship, time, distance, kindness, giving, bombs, music, people, texas, mail, not to mention Studio 216 and the Granbury Gang and all the other things that connect us and made it possible for this piece to happen. Wow, that sounds pretty lofty and I am not sure what is more abstract; this drawing or this story. Either way, I know there is something here for us all and if we tilt our heads just right, both the drawing and the story make just enough sense, that there really is no abstraction at all... Enjoy!
(Special thanks to S & K at Studio 216 for all the great cards and other goodies. You guys are the best.)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Daily Keemo 08.21 - The Last Button
When Blue Is The Color Of Change. (The Last In The Button Series)
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I don't think I have ever posted a portrait of my mom here. I've posted Grandpa Joe and many of my brothers but I don't think Mom has been here. Long story short, she went through here own blue period the last 5 years. It isn't necessary to share all the details. We have all gone through blue periods and we all understand that keeping the details private is necessary. (Especially in forums like this) However, with that said, those periods can define us at a certain moment as it is hard to not wear those emotions on your sleeve. The time has come for her next portrait to be a bright yellow or orange. Her blue period seems over. Here is to going through rough times and coming out on the other end stronger than ever! Here is to Blue being the color of change...Enjoy!
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.) (Special requests for button # can be made if available.)
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