Ken Keirns

About Face: A portrait show curated by Industrial Squid

2012-01-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

About Face: A portrait show curated by Industrial Squid

Opening January 13

"The Notice"
oil on board, vintage frame
20 x 11.75 inches (framed 23.5 x 15 inches)
For the "About Face" show at WWA Gallery http://bit.ly/A7YyZL

"About Face" Friday, January 13

2011-12-30T09:36:00.000-08:00

About Face:
A portrait show curated by Industrial Squid
Friday, January 13 - February 11, 2012
WWA Gallery.com
9517 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA

WWA gallery presents:
About Face: A portrait show curated by Industrial Squid
Artists include: Van Arno, Sarah Bereza, Nicole Bruckman, Jeremy Cross, Tina Darling, Brian Despain, Michael Foulkrod, Richard J. Frost, Tom Haubrick, Charlie Immer, Jason John, JoKa, Ken Keirns, Joachim Knill, John Koleszar, Craig LaRotonda, Laurie Lipton, LOUD-TREE, Dave MacDowell, Bethany Marchman, Lily Mae Martin, CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Buddy Nestor, Jeff T Owens, Christa Palazzolo, Ruel Pascual, Chris Peters, Richard Salcido, Ilona Sampovaara, Johnny Sampson, Amy Shawley, Nathan Stapley, Jophen Stein, Guim Tio, Tracy Tomko, Casey Weldon and more and more!

I was featured on Thumbtack Press!

2011-12-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

Please visit the page on Thumbtack press

Thumbtack press! http://bit.ly/tpXtjj

New Print, “I Think We Are Just Going to Have to be Secretly in Love With Each Other...”

2011-11-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

New print available from from Spoke Art

Ken Keirns

“I Think We Are Just Going to Have to be Secretly in Love With Each Other...”
11" x 14"
Giclee print
Signed and numbered by the artist
$40

Prints available through Thumbtack Press

2011-08-22T08:36:00.000-07:00

Prints available through Thumbtack Press: www.thumbtackpress.com/artists/ken-keirns

TOYSREVIL Q&A

2011-06-28T22:26:00.000-07:00

Andy from TOYSREVIL was nice enough to post a little Q&A about my latest show, Monkey In The Middle.

Thank You Andy!

Monkey In The Middle Online Now!

2011-06-20T13:23:00.000-07:00

The "Monkey In The Middle" show now online at myplasticheart

A Very Bad Influence

Alexander J. Cog

RAWK!

The Trophy

Ms. Treater

The "Monkey In The Middle" show now online at myplasticheart

Monkey In The Middle Preview

2011-06-09T23:53:00.000-07:00

"Destroyer Madl"

"Fratter"

"King for a day, (T.G.I.F)"

"A Force To Be Reckoned With"

Monkey In The Middle

2011-05-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

"Monkey In The Middle"
Friday, June 17, 2011
myplasticheart
New York, NY
myplasticheart.com

Randy, Limited Edition T-Shirt

2011-04-15T19:18:00.000-07:00

Randy, Limited Edition T-Shirt

• Get it this month and only this month!

• Available in two colorways

• Available in men, women and youth sizes

formulawerks.com/store/t-shirts/randy/

"Alone With Ghosts" Install at Gallery1988/Venice

2011-03-20T13:33:00.000-07:00

Alone With Ghosts install at Gallery1988/Venice

Hi Fructose

2011-03-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.hifructose.com/the-blog/1359-ken-keirns-is-alone-with-ghosts.html

Thanks Hi Fructose!

Creep Machine

2011-03-14T17:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.creepmachine.com/events/ken-keirns-alone-with-ghosts-gallery-1988.html

Thanks Josh!

Alone With Ghosts - Preview

2011-02-25T08:50:00.001-08:00

Alone With Ghosts, New Work by Ken Keirns
Gallery1988, Venice
Opening reception: Saturday March 12, 7-10 pm
on display through April 1

gallery1988.com

Alone With Ghosts

2011-02-13T19:36:00.000-08:00

Alone With Ghosts, New Work by Ken Keirns
Gallery1988, Venice
Opening reception: Saturday March 12, 7-10 pm
on display through April 1

gallery1988.com

Private Collection Carnival

2011-02-10T09:35:00.001-08:00

"The Comedian from Hell, Richard Lewis"

2011-01-09T14:01:00.000-08:00

I was asked to Paint Richard Lewis for the 'Is This Thing On?' show at Gallery1988

"The Comedian from Hell, Richard Lewis" 2010
oil on board, 11"x14"

Is This Thing On?

2011-01-03T14:40:00.001-08:00

I'll post my piece soon.

"PLAYBOY REDUX ll" group art exhibition

2010-12-07T12:01:00.000-08:00

Copro Gallery

Bergamot Station Arts Complex
2525 Michigan Ave , Unit T5, Santa Monica , CA 90404
Ph: 310/829-2156
E-Mail: CoproGallery@Live.com
Web: www.CoproGallery.com

What: " PLAYBOY REDUX ll" group art exhibition
Contemporary artists interpret the iconic Playboy Bunny

Opening Reception: Saturday December 18 - 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Live Music, Catered Food, Real Playboy Bunnies!!

Dates: Exhibit runs; December 18, 2010 – January 8, 2011

"Terry: Patron Saint of 80's Metal" T Shirt

2010-11-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

Ken Keirns & Formula Werks
My new T-Shirt, "Terry: Patron Saint of 80's Metal"

No longer available.

The Idol Hours

2010-10-29T21:59:00.000-07:00

The Idol Hours
Iconic artworks reinterpreted for the modern age by an elite selection of New Contemporary artists.

Opening reception: November 12th 2010 7pm to 11pm.

Exhibition on display until: November 12th to December 1st 2010

Opening on Friday 12th November, 2010 London Miles Gallery presents an all new group exhibition, entitled The Idol Hours. Revisiting some of the most iconic paintings since the great Renaissance, The Idol Hours sees each of our forty New Contemporary artists recontextualize a historic and personally significant artwork from their own oblique 21st Century point of view.

Thus we find Picasso's Guernica readdressed by Sergio Mora, Alex Young returning to the exquisite art nouveau of Mucha's Moet & Chandon Cremant Imperial, and Ken Keirns recreating Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo Da Vinci from 1490.

Indeed from Seurat and Millet to Carvaggio and Vermeer, expect to revisit some of the world's best known and most influential paintings under the unforgiving and irreverent eye of a new generation of pop surrealists. With satire, irony, and pathos all wielded as adeptly as the brushes of the masters before them, these new compositions conspire to create an important, new, modern day narrative all of its own.

London Miles has asked forty artists to take part in "The Idol Hours", from emerging British components to newly established international names, all with the same goal- to pay a little respect to their elders. Through the evocation of these artists, "The Idol Hours" will showcase the best of the current zeit geist- whilst heralding the pioneering artists and artworks that have shaped so much that came before it.

Please join us at London Miles Gallery on Friday 12th November for the opening night of the exhibition at our home in Westbourne Studios.

Coming Soon!

2010-10-13T10:31:00.000-07:00

Terry: Patron Saint of 80's Metal
New T-shirts from Formula Werks

Spoke Art is Proud to Present: Bad Dads An Art Show Tribute to the Films of Wes Anderson

2010-10-11T14:11:00.000-07:00

"I think we are just going to have to be secretly in love with each other..."

"8x10" oil on board

"The Bride" (Kill Bill) for the Crazy 4 Customs show at gallery1988

2010-09-01T07:17:00.000-07:00

"The Bride" (Kill Bill)
oil on Crazylabel Tamo, 3.5" Tall
Sword made from scrap aluminum and sculpey.

Painted for the Crazy 4 Customs show at gallery1988

The Gatekeeper

2010-08-05T17:20:00.000-07:00

The Gatekeeper, 2010
oil on board, 10.5"x17"

Painted for the "Playboy Redux: Contemporary Artists Interpret the Iconic Playboy Bunny"
Rotofugi Gallery
Chicago, IL
Friday, August 27, 2010

"This Is the Last Time I Saw You"

2010-06-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

"This Is the Last Time I Saw You"

(Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)

oil on board

Painted for Crazy 4 Cult 4

The show opens on July 9th at Gallery1988 Los Angeles

Last weekend for "Dreams Burn Down"

2010-05-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

This is the final weekend for my show "Dreams Burn Down" at Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago.

If you are in or around Chicago, stop by!

http://rotofugi.com/gallery/exhibits/KenKeirns2010/

k2/Formula Werkz

2010-05-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry, No Longer Available!

Limited Edition "Randy" shirts!

http://premiumstash.com/

Order Deadlines: You must order no later than May 30th, 2010. Orders will ship by June 15th, 2010.

2010-05-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

I have work in this amazing show!

"Pop Surrealism"
Museo Carandente Palazzo Collicola
Piazza Collicola - Spoleto (PG) ITALY
June 26th 2010 - October 15th 2010

Isolation Print

2010-05-04T08:43:00.000-07:00

Available through Rotofugi

http://rotofugi.com/toyscart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=6620

Randy, Her Satanic Majesties Reject

2010-05-04T08:33:00.001-07:00

Randy, Her Satanic Majesties Reject
oil on board, vintage frame
10x14, 14x18 framed

This painting is inspired by the 1967 Rolling Stones album cover for "Their Satanic Majesties Request", and a guy I went to High School with. I always loved this cover, They look like little kids.

Dreams Burn Down, New Work from Ken Keirns
04/30/10, 7pm until 10pm.
Rotofugi Gallery
Chicago, IL

Dreams Burn Down 04/30/10 at Rotofugi

2010-04-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Dreams Burn Down
New Works by Ken Keirns

April 30-May 16, 2010

Opening Reception
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-10PM

"Randy" Sticker!

2010-04-26T11:24:00.000-07:00

stickerobot.com
Thanks Sticker Robot!

Stickers available at wholesale, contact me for details... or here.

A Story About A Girl, A Guy, Me, And Fake Me...

2010-04-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

This is a rather disturbing (but also shocking and hilarious) story that has unraveled over the past month or so. I keep talking about it with friends so I figure it's worth sharing.

I received an email from a man asking me if I knew a girl from "The Northwest". Let's just call her "Marge" to keep this tidy. The man, "Frank", wanted to know if I knew Marge. I replied "no, why"? This is where it gets weird. Apparently, Marge told Frank that she was the model for quite a few of my paintings (though, not giving me credit as the artist). Even more disturbing is that she also set up a fake email address with the name Kenny Kelston (k2? coincidence? yeah, right.) and corresponded with Frank as fake me. Fake k2 sent him .jpg images stolen from my site, with the names changed to include her name, to make filenames like "Marge puppy girl.jpg"

What is really disturbing is the creepster persona that she gave me, here's an example from an email that Marge sent as Kenny Kelston. (Note: all the mispellings and typos are from the original)

"And thanks for the compliments. Its nice to hear coming from a guy, as most of the time dudes look at my stuff and pretty much assume I've fucked all these girls. Its not what I see. (of course it would be nice. I won't lie. That would be bad of me. To lie and to have fucked all these girls. bad or BAD ASS.)

"When I paint Marge again, it will probably look different. It is definitely a part of her appeal. She is a different person every time I see her. I have journal'd narratives of the time we spent together that I wrote that explained why each portrait turned out the way it did.

"The portrait of her I like to call 'Marge Van Pugglymits' was the first time I met her. I saw her on the waterfront with Bocci. The she dropped her keys on the sidewalk and when she bent over to pick them up, the wind blew that little blue skirt right over her head. when she composed herself and put herself back together, she flopped down on a bench and laughed her ass off to herself. Having no idea anyone saw that episode, I watched her (from behind a tree because i am a stalker) and seeing her laugh to herself on a bench with that dog, I knew I had to paint her.

"The second portrait I did of her " Green Velvet", she was a very different girl. Dark and unhappy. She was definitely on some sort of a mission. I tried my hardest to catch that. And the monkey is Paul. He likes to make appearances here and there. But I do have a version of that portrait without Paul in it, I believe.

"And the third portrait is my personal favorite. It doesn't have a name. I feel like it might be the saddest of the three, but I really felt like I saw more of her than she ever let me before. And I'm not just talking about her breasts. ( A fucking + man, really. Sorry. But goddamn. And that ASS. *** just because I am an artist does not mean I am gay**** ) I not only loved doing that painting, its probably one of my favorite paintings I've put together yet.

"She was not comfortable with being nude, but with the comprimise of my shirt, she let me paint her anyway. I spent about 55 minutes on her eyes alone. I scrapped three canvases as well. I wanted to get them right. So for future reference, if you ever want that girl to get naked, go ahead and put on The Doors, and she's all your's."

Shiver...
Kinda sad, I guess -- an insecure girl trying to make herself sound more important to others. It's harmless for the most part, and *maybe* I could have taken it as a huge compliment, except:

It wasn't harmless to "Frank"... the poor guy had lies coming to him from two directions -- her (as her) and her (as fake me).
The persona that she gives me is absolutely horrific.
It's really upsetting to open an email and see your work with someone else's name attached and taking credit.
There was mention of getting prints for "Frank" in a different email. If that's not also a lie, it's really uncool (and quite illegal).
I don't like The Doors

Dreams Burn Down

2010-04-09T10:59:00.001-07:00

Dreams Burn Down
New Work from Ken Keirns

Rotofugi Gallery
Chicago, IL

Opening April 30th: Ken Keirns' "Dreams Burn Down" and Jimmy Pickering's "Beautiful Miasma"
7pm until 10pm.

2010-03-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

preview images coming soon

Lucid Dream

2010-02-23T20:30:00.000-08:00

The Alternative cafe
Seaside, CA
March 12, 2010

Featuring Ken Keirns, Fang Ling Lee, Chrystal Chan, and Dave MacDowell.

G40: The Summit

2010-02-23T20:29:00.000-08:00

Art Whino
Crystal City, VA
March 1, 2010
5 Floors, 500+ Artists, 75,000 sqft, Curated Visual and Performance Art

Band-Aid Print

2010-02-06T19:31:00.001-08:00

Gallery1988 will be taking orders starting Tuesday, February 9th
phone: (415) 409-1376
email: gallery1988sf@gmail.com

12x16, limited edition of 50
Printed on Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper

New Moon 2010 : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac

2010-02-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

Sun
8 x 10, Oil on Board
vintage weathered frame
sold

myplasticheart
210 Forsyth St
New York NY 10002
646 290 6866

opening February 5th 2009 - March 6th 2010
Preview

Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

2010-01-05T06:02:00.000-08:00

"Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" show at Gallery1988 LA, opening January 8th, 2010
"Trollan", 2009
5.5 x 7.5, oil on board
Frame made from vintage children's blocks

Creep Machine Interview

2009-11-10T16:28:00.000-08:00

Check out my interview by Joe Almeida for Creep Machine

2009-10-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

November 13 - December 5, 2009
opening reception Friday, November 13th from 7-10PM.

Jonathan Bergeron
Jason Limon
Ken Keirns
Jeremiah Ketner

Gallery1988 San Francisco
1173 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

VIZIOMAG ISSUE # 04

2009-10-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

VIZIOMAG ISSUE # 04
Cool online art magazine:
Direct Download Link for mac & win users: VIZIOMAG ISSUE # 04.

Area Zinc "CENSURE"

2009-10-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

I've been included in the 9th issue of the ezine Area Zinc "CENSURE".

area-zinc.com

Natural Resources - Nov. 6th / Dec. 5th 2009

2009-09-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

"Karl"
Oil on wood Neighborwood Toy, with sculpey hat and bagpipes.

Bigshot Toyworks & Mike Burnett are pleased to announce "Natural Resources", a group show featuring over 40 artists customizing Mike's Neighborwood and Average Joe Schmoe wooden DIY figures.

Hosted by Shoparooni.

www.bigshottoyworks.com
www.mikeburnett.com
www.shoparooni.com

A Four Way Split Show at T&P Gallery September 4th

2009-08-31T14:15:00.000-07:00

Opening this Friday!

A Four Way Split Show:

Brian Morris, Ken Keirns, Lisa Hanawalt, Richard Pose

SFStation

2009-08-11T21:25:00.000-07:00

I'm the featured artist on SFStation!

T & P Fine Art

2009-08-09T16:58:00.000-07:00

"Girls Night Out"
8x10, oil on board

T&P Fine Art 4 Person Show featuring
Brian Morris, Ken Keirns, Lisa Hanawalt, Richard Pose
September 4th 2009

Beasts From The Bay

2009-07-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

Beasts From The Bay Gallery 1988 San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
July 24 - August 15, 2009
opening reception from 7-10 PM

The artist lineup includes: Adam Flores, Anna Chambers, Chrystal Chan, Dave Crosland, Ethan Scott, Ganyan, Gene Guynn, Irma Rivera, Isaac Pierro, Jessica Van Hulle, Johnny Siu, Joshua Ellingson, Ken Keirns, Lawrence Yang, Lee Gajda, Peabe, Phoneticontrol, Sawyer Collins, Wednesday Kirwan

My paintings for the show:

"Always A Bridesmaid..."
16 x 20, oil on board

"Time"
19.5 x 13.5, oil on panel
"Fishing"
16 x 20, oil on board

DayDreaming Magazine

2009-07-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

DayDreaming Magazine has a feature on me in their July magazine.
Thanks again Paola!
DayDreaming Feature

Threadless Interview

2009-05-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

A Chat with Ken Keirns from Threadless.com on Vimeo.

Common Nonsense May 1 - 17

2009-05-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks for coming out last Friday! I had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The opening was great and the show will be up until May 17th.
Show Pieces

2009-05-07T19:51:00.001-07:00

Common Nonsense, May 1st at Rotofugi Gallery

2009-04-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

Common Nonsense
2 Person Show at Rotofugi Gallery
New work by Ken Keirns & Scott Tolleson

May 1, 2009
Rotofugi Gallery
Chicago, IL, 2009
rotofugi.com

Common Nonsense at Rotofugi Gallery

2009-04-14T09:19:00.000-07:00

Common Nonsense
2 Person Show at Rotofugi Gallery
New work by Ken Keirns & Scott Tolleson

May 1, 2009
Rotofugi Gallery
Chicago, IL, 2009
rotofugi.com

Mission Art Walk

2009-04-14T09:17:00.000-07:00

Mission Federal ArtWalk, San Diego - April 25 & 26, 2009
I will have work at the Distinction Gallery Booth.
missionfederalartwalk.org

2009-04-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

Bold Hype , a hot spot for local and international talent, has an exhibit on view featuring an impressive lineup of artists. "Say When," curated by gallery owner Eric Althin and artist Nathan Spoor, brings a cohesive array of works from 15 artists from near and far to the capitol of the Orlando new contemporary art sphere. Click here to get a peek into the experience.

Post borrowed from Nathan Spoor

2009-03-31T22:53:00.000-07:00

"Say When" a group show featuring new works by: R S Connett, Ken Garduno, Charlie Immer, Colin Johnson, Andrew James Jones, Ken Keirns, Jason Limon, LOLA, Bethany Marchman, Dan May, Michael Page, Scott Scheidly, Amy Sol, Nathan Spoor, Martin Wittfooth curated by Nathan Spoor and Eric Althin

Bold Hype Gallery
Orlando, FL, April 4, 2009
boldhype.com
Home Is Where His Heart Is, 2009
8x10, Oil on panel
Weathered Vintage Frame
© 2009, Ken Keirns
Chuck, Uncle Monkeys Series, 2008
8x10, Oil on panel
Vintage Frame
© 2008, Ken Keirns

Wow...

2009-03-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

MovieWeb - Movie Photos, Videos & More

"He Said, She Said" show at Distinction Gallery

2009-03-08T14:43:00.001-07:00

Here are a few new pieces for the "He Said, She Said" Show opening March 14th at Distinction Gallery.

Philop, 2009, 8x10 oil on board, Vintage Frame

Dressed to Kill, 2008, 16 x 20, oil on board, Vintage Frame

Untitled, 2009, 8x10 oil on board, Vintage Frame

2009-03-02T17:41:00.000-08:00

"One little slip and chomp! Chomp! Chomp!"
Oil on board, Fisher Price TV
Ken Keirns, 2009

"Idiot Box"
Gallery 1988's 5 year anniversary
Gallery 1988
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00pm

He Said, She Said

2009-02-05T08:41:00.000-08:00

Distinction Gallery

Lost At E Minor

2009-01-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

"Chuck" featured on Lost At E Minor

Beastie Boys Show opens tomorrow!

2009-01-07T09:43:00.000-08:00

Plastic and Plush

TOYSREVIL

Thank you for showing your support!

Bold Hype Presents: "Say When"

2009-01-05T07:46:00.000-08:00

Bold Hype Gallery
Orlando, FL
April 4 - May 10, 2009
"Bold Hype" Currated by Nathan Spoor and Eric Althin
R.S. Connett, Ken Garduno, Charlie Immer, Colin Johnson, Andrew James Jones, Ken Keirns, Jason limon, Lola, Bethany Marchman, Dan May, Michael Page, Scott Scheidly, Amy Sol, Nathan Spoor and Martin Wittfooth.

Holiday Travel....

2008-12-24T22:06:00.000-08:00

I flew from CA to Chicago last Thursday. It wasn't bad, a couple hour delay and an elderly woman that had boundary issues, But all and all a pretty easy trip.
I had a GREAT time in Chicago catching up with friends. Time flew by, and I wasn't even close to being ready to go. We got snow... lots of beautiful snow. It was great. I even enjoyed the -31 windchill walk for breakfast. I miss winter.

But the real treat was getting stuck on the Amtrack for 15 hours. Chicago to Flint, you can drive it in 4.5... but somehow I managed to get trapped for what seemed like forever. Oh, and they ran out of food, drinks(including water) and toilet paper! My train was supposed to arrive around 9-10, it arrived at 6am. It was the weirdest experience. Everyone was angry, but trapped and knew that there was nothing that we could do to speed it up. We could only hope for it to end as soon as possible. The train stopped for shift changes twice, several non descript checks, a train detachment from the rear (the attachment was an initial hour delay), and stops for oncoming trains. At no point when we stopped were fresh staff there and ready to board or were there attempts to get supplies. We kept getting 15 minute delay excuses that turned into hour long delays. I wouldn't recommend Amtrack to anyone, what a horrible experience. Read all about it.....

So, after a couple days getting my sleep schedule back on track, I'm thrilled to be home with the family for the Holidays.

Happy Holidays!
(and avoid Amtrack like the plague)

... And She's Just My Type

2008-12-09T13:47:00.000-08:00

New piece for the Gallery 1988 show "Under the Influence, an official tribute to the Beastie Boys"

... And She's Just My Type
oil on board
11x14

Opening Reception: Thursday, January 8th, 2009

2008-11-29T16:02:00.000-08:00

Ping Pong making an appearance at Saatchi Gallery in London.

London

2008-11-16T17:17:00.000-08:00

Toy siting in London....
more here:
gemv2003

Work in progress

2008-11-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since my last post. I've been busy working on new pieces for the 3 Person show in March. Here's a peek at a new one that's getting close.

Funny

2008-11-02T22:13:00.001-08:00

Beverly Hills Pimps and Hos Blog

vinyleschiles.com

2008-10-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

I ran across this page looking for more information on the Madl Citizens show.

vinyleschiles.com

How Cool,
Thanks!

Citizens Madl Show

2008-10-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

I just got word that my Madl, "Under Achiever" sold.
Awesome!

Buyer Beware... he's ornery.

2008-10-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

Gnomenclature, Oil on panel inside vintage Fisher Price TV

William Ray (Uncle Monkeys series), 8x10 oil on wood

The Heiress, 8x10 oil on wood

New pieces for the show at Black Maria Gallery: Black Market At Black Maria Gallery: Skip The Mall 11/22/08

T&P Fine Art Gallery 11/7/08

2008-10-23T08:53:00.000-07:00

Don (Uncle Monkeys series), 8x10 oil on wood

Unexpected Guests, Oil on canvas 10x10

Here are the two pieces that I have in the November 7th "Inaugural Show" at T&P Fine Art in Philadelphia.

I wish I could make it...

2008-10-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

Two great shows opening on October 25th!

The Halloween Exhibition at Gallery Provocateur in Chicago, is always a fun event. Lots of costumes and interesting people. Say hello to Veronika for me if you make it out...

The MAD*L Citizens show at LIFT in Detroit looks incredible. Over 60 MAD*L customs by some of the top artists in the field. It looks like THE custom show this year.

I just figured that it would be much more fun to stay home and paint.... um, yeah.

Spooky

2008-10-19T23:45:00.001-07:00

Carved a pumpkin today...

Hooky

2008-10-12T23:31:00.000-07:00

Today, I played hooky.
I went to a small tourist town searching for vintage frames.
I saw the ocean.
I saw pumpkins, a lot of pumpkins.
I ate a cookie shaped like a moon.

Pretty good day...

Ready, Set, Paint!

2008-10-05T19:04:00.000-07:00

I have a lot of work ahead of me...
I started priming boards for my upcoming shows.
Lots of surface area, rather intimidating when you see them together.
Several larger ones off to the side, as well as frames ready to go.
I'm really excited about a lot of the new ideas.

vinylpulse.com

2008-10-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks Vinyl Pulse!
I was really pleased to see this today.
What a great way to wrap up the weekend.

This should be an incredible show.

There's No Place Like Home

2008-09-30T21:09:00.000-07:00

"There's No Place Like Home"
Oil on panel, framed in old clock box

Halloween Exhibition at Gallery Provocateur
Chicago IL, Oct 25 - January 15

Sneak #2

2008-09-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

Floating Monkey Head #2

Oil on Board
8x10

Sneak Peak of New Floating Monkey Head

2008-09-23T21:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a preview of a new floating monkey head for an upcoming show.

Yes, I have been painting a lot of monkeys as of late...

This made my day...

2008-09-18T12:13:00.000-07:00

papesisbooyah

Thanks guys!

New work in progress...

2008-09-15T13:07:00.000-07:00

Still working on this new piece for the Halloween Exhibition at Gallery Provocateur
Chicago IL,
October 25 - January 15

"The Bridesmaids"

2008-09-15T13:04:00.001-07:00

Finished... finally.

The Bridesmaids
oil on panel
9.5" x 21.5"

Rotofugi "The Collectors"

2008-09-13T10:36:00.001-07:00

Wow.....

what else can you really say?

New toy for the MADL Citizens Show

2008-09-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

Under Achiever
Oil on Vinyl 10" MADL

Created for the MADL Citizens Show

LIFT Gallery
Detroit, MI
October 25, 2008

Crazy 4 Cult at Gallery 1988

2008-09-11T15:20:00.000-07:00

Gallery1988 has put together a collection of over 100 artists reinterpreting classic cult films. It's a really amazing show.
August 22nd - September 12th

crazy4cult.com/
crazycult2.blogspot.com/

Shown above are:
"I'll Take Punctuality" (Rushmore)
oil on board, 12 x 16 inches, framed
$1,800.00

"The Slate Is Clean" (Heathers)
oil on board, 16 x 20 inches, framed
$3,000.00

Contact Gallery 1988 for information: 323 937 7088

New Painting

2008-09-10T23:31:00.000-07:00

The Bridesmaids

Here is a preview of a new piece that I've been working on.

.... and this concludes my first ever blog

Ken Keirns

About Face: A portrait show curated by Industrial Squid

"About Face" Friday, January 13

I was featured on Thumbtack Press!

Thumbtack press! http://bit.ly/tpXtjj

New Print, “I Think We Are Just Going to Have to be Secretly in Love With Each Other...”

Prints available through Thumbtack Press

Prints available through Thumbtack Press: www.thumbtackpress.com/artists/ken-keirns

TOYSREVIL Q&A

Monkey In The Middle Online Now!

Monkey In The Middle Preview

Monkey In The Middle

Randy, Limited Edition T-Shirt

Randy, Limited Edition T-Shirt

• Get it this month and only this month!

• Available in two colorways

• Available in men, women and youth sizes

"Alone With Ghosts" Install at Gallery1988/Venice

Hi Fructose

Creep Machine

Alone With Ghosts - Preview

Alone With Ghosts

Private Collection Carnival

"The Comedian from Hell, Richard Lewis"

Is This Thing On?

"PLAYBOY REDUX ll" group art exhibition

"Terry: Patron Saint of 80's Metal" T Shirt

The Idol Hours

The Idol HoursIconic artworks reinterpreted for the modern age by an elite selection of New Contemporary artists. Opening reception: November 12th 2010 7pm to 11pm.

Exhibition on display until: November 12th to December 1st 2010

Coming Soon!

Spoke Art is Proud to Present: Bad Dads An Art Show Tribute to the Films of Wes Anderson

"The Bride" (Kill Bill) for the Crazy 4 Customs show at gallery1988

The Gatekeeper

"This Is the Last Time I Saw You"

Last weekend for "Dreams Burn Down"

k2/Formula Werkz

Isolation Print

Randy, Her Satanic Majesties Reject

Dreams Burn Down 04/30/10 at Rotofugi

"Randy" Sticker!

A Story About A Girl, A Guy, Me, And Fake Me...

Dreams Burn Down

Lucid Dream

G40: The Summit

Band-Aid Print

New Moon 2010 : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac

Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Creep Machine Interview

VIZIOMAG ISSUE # 04

Area Zinc "CENSURE"

Natural Resources - Nov. 6th / Dec. 5th 2009

A Four Way Split Show at T&P Gallery September 4th

SFStation

T & P Fine Art

Beasts From The Bay

DayDreaming Magazine

Threadless Interview

Common Nonsense May 1 - 17

Common Nonsense, May 1st at Rotofugi Gallery

Common Nonsense at Rotofugi Gallery

Mission Art Walk

Wow...

"He Said, She Said" show at Distinction Gallery

He Said, She Said

Lost At E Minor

Beastie Boys Show opens tomorrow!

Bold Hype Presents: "Say When"

Holiday Travel....

... And She's Just My Type

London

Work in progress

Funny

vinyleschiles.com

Citizens Madl Show

T&P Fine Art Gallery 11/7/08

I wish I could make it...

Spooky

Hooky

Ready, Set, Paint!

The Idol Hours
Iconic artworks reinterpreted for the modern age by an elite selection of New Contemporary artists.

Opening reception: November 12th 2010 7pm to 11pm.