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Big-Eyed Keane

keane big eyes With the past two posts, are you creeped out yet? How about a good dose of Margaret Keane, the queen of the kitschy big eye paintings. There was a gallery of her work in San Francisco, but has since been closed for about 3 years. No word on whether or not she’s still doing her thing. Most of what you’ll see on the link are post-60′s work, but all still possess her trademarked big, captivating eyes.

Interesting tidbit of info: Margaret sued her husband, Walter, for taking credit for all the paintings, and eventually won the case after proving to the jury that she was indeed the artist by actually painting an oil painting right there in court. Her husband refused to do a painting, stating that he had a “sore shoulder.” Margaret divorced Walter and moved to California to continue her career.

http://unkemptwomen.blogspot.com/ vit ‘n’ madge

has anyone invented a “bleurgh” smiley yet? bleurgh.
http://unkemptwomen.blogspot.com vit ‘n’ madge

has anyone invented a “bleurgh” smiley yet? bleurgh.
http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

Tee hee hee! You know you love it.
http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

Tee hee hee! You know you love it.
http://unkemptwomen.blogspot.com/ vit ‘n’ madge

hmmmmmmmm…. NOPE!

;)
http://unkemptwomen.blogspot.com vit ‘n’ madge

hmmmmmmmm…. NOPE!

;)
http://www.robotjohnny.com/ Johnny

The eyes! The eyes!!!
http://www.robotjohnny.com Johnny

The eyes! The eyes!!!
Elehorrora

looks like my grandmaÂ´s living room drawings
http://none Elehorrora

looks like my grandmaÂ´s living room drawings
http://sketchycharacters.blogspot.com/ Needle Ned Ryerson

this really freaked me out. hrmmm.
http://sketchycharacters.blogspot.com/ Needle Ned Ryerson

this really freaked me out. hrmmm.
http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

My job is done, then.

It’s mind-boggling to know that these type of paintings were very popular at one point. Bizarre.
http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

My job is done, then.

It’s mind-boggling to know that these type of paintings were very popular at one point. Bizarre.
Cory

I love these paintings though. The eyes catch your own eyes…they make you stare out as if you were reaching out to them, in my own oppinion? I really like it…maybe it’s just because I love olden stuff from the 60′s. heh heh…not that I AM 60 or anything…geez…I’m like 15…heh…not the point. I love the work
Cory

I love these paintings though. The eyes catch your own eyes…they make you stare out as if you were reaching out to them, in my own oppinion? I really like it…maybe it’s just because I love olden stuff from the 60′s. heh heh…not that I AM 60 or anything…geez…I’m like 15…heh…not the point. I love the work
tracie

i agree with corey i like these paintings. and im not 60 either,lol.
tracie

i agree with corey i like these paintings. and im not 60 either,lol.
Rini

^-^ I like this its her eyes that made me stop and look twice brava
Rini

^-^ I like this its her eyes that made me stop and look twice brava
KUTIEPIEKAY

WHOA! MEMORIE FLASH BACK… THANKS FOR INSPIRING ME TO REALIZE THAT THE PAST DOSNT MATTER.. tHAT THE ONLY THNG WORTH LIVING FOR IS THE FUTURE.. kAY
KUTIEPIEKAY

WHOA! MEMORIE FLASH BACK… THANKS FOR INSPIRING ME TO REALIZE THAT THE PAST DOSNT MATTER.. tHAT THE ONLY THNG WORTH LIVING FOR IS THE FUTURE.. kAY
C Luv

Those Eyes Seem to tell a story of sorrow and pain and disappointment to me…. They are quite rare. This is an inspirational painting to me, in the sense that even though you have hard times in life, there’s always someone who is worse off than you are
C Luv

Those Eyes Seem to tell a story of sorrow and pain and disappointment to me…. They are quite rare. This is an inspirational painting to me, in the sense that even though you have hard times in life, there’s always someone who is worse off than you are
http://stevelieber.com/ Steve Lieber

Here is the most wonderous painting in the entire Keane ouvre: Her commissioned portrait of Jerry Lewis and his family. It doesn’t get much spookier than this:

http://momandpopcultureshop.typepad.com/bloggedyblogblog/2005/02/jerry_lewis_by_.html
http://stevelieber.com Steve Lieber

Here is the most wonderous painting in the entire Keane ouvre: Her commissioned portrait of Jerry Lewis and his family. It doesn’t get much spookier than this:

http://momandpopcultureshop.typepad.com/bloggedyblogblog/2005/02/jerry_lewis_by_.html
http://stevelieber.com/ Steve Lieber

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http://tinyurl.com/daw5c
http://stevelieber.com Steve Lieber

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Cosmio Propellor

Found this site on “Neat Stuff” on the net. Regarding M. Keane. M. challenged W. to a paint-off in Union Square in SF. Walter refused. Margaret moved to Hawaii and married the sports writer Dan McGuire. He did she became heavily involved with the Jehova’s Witnesses as did her daughter. M.moved back to SFO. Sorry to hear her gallery closed. Her brother, last I heard, still lives in Honolulu.

Don’t let your light go out.

Warmest regards,

Cosmio
Cosmio Propellor

Found this site on “Neat Stuff” on the net. Regarding M. Keane. M. challenged W. to a paint-off in Union Square in SF. Walter refused. Margaret moved to Hawaii and married the sports writer Dan McGuire. He did she became heavily involved with the Jehova’s Witnesses as did her daughter. M.moved back to SFO. Sorry to hear her gallery closed. Her brother, last I heard, still lives in Honolulu.

Don’t let your light go out.

Warmest regards,

Cosmio
Jenny

Hey all–great news for Keane afficionados!

I just emailed the Gallery, and heard back immediately; the proprietor, Robert Brown, told me he reopened the gallery next door to the old location almost two years ago-and it’s still open. He suggested I give him a call next time I’m up there and come on by, which I most certainly will.

Keane’s work is one of those love/hate kinds of things…right now, I,love it-perhaps for the strangeness factor, maybe a bit of nostalgia…but there’s something there in her best paintings, no doubt about it.
Jenny

Hey all–great news for Keane afficionados!

I just emailed the Gallery, and heard back immediately; the proprietor, Robert Brown, told me he reopened the gallery next door to the old location almost two years ago-and it’s still open. He suggested I give him a call next time I’m up there and come on by, which I most certainly will.

Keane’s work is one of those love/hate kinds of things…right now, I,love it-perhaps for the strangeness factor, maybe a bit of nostalgia…but there’s something there in her best paintings, no doubt about it.
Justin

I found one of these at a thrift store for only 99 cents. I wonder if its worth some money.
Justin

I found one of these at a thrift store for only 99 cents. I wonder if its worth some money.
Elizabeth Wittenberg

I have the painting [Strays] and the one [No Dogs Allowed. I was
wondering what they were worth. I have had them for a lot of years.
I would like to have more information about them. My E-mail is
Odgenced@aol.com
Elizabeth Wittenberg

I have the painting [Strays] and the one [No Dogs Allowed. I was
wondering what they were worth. I have had them for a lot of years.
I would like to have more information about them. My E-mail is
Odgenced@aol.com
LYNDSAY 77

I have this one in my hallway shes much more beautifull up close I love her:)
LYNDSAY 77

I have this one in my hallway shes much more beautifull up close I love her:)
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