the art of kEith

Keith Kimmels’ Eyes and Art Reflect the World

2012-04-26T11:55:00.000-04:00

I connected with North Carolina artist Keith Kimmel through the organization “Artist’s Assembled” in Fort Collins, Colorado. After “friending” him on Facebook, I spent a long time viewing his art on his Timeline, and couldn’t stop looking. As one of his friends commented: “It really speaks to me.” Now I look forward to seeing his new posts – which come with great alacrity.

Amazed at his creative output, I became curious. How does this artist’s mind work? What drives him to paint, to create? So I sent him some questions over e-mail, and here’s what I received. His answers formed a dialogue that aptly fits the personality of his paintings.

Bravelycreative: How did you get interested in art (at what age)? Did you go to college, and if so, did you major in art? Where are you from?

I was born in Miami Beach. I never got interested in art; I got interested in life – in beauty, in soul, in the essence of who I am/was, and am still to be. I majored in English, spent a bit of time in the digital arena after that. I think I owned one of the first Web design companies in Miami.

Bravelycreative: How would you describe your art?

I’ve given up describing my art. You can describe it.

(Bravelycreative: I’m not sure how to describe your art Keith without using a bunch of clichés and overused “art” terms. And your art doesn’t really fit any of those terms anyways. After viewing your art, I feel as if I have seen an outstanding play or concert, or read a great book – it’s art that resonates with the ineffable spirit of life.)

Bravelycreative: Do you do art fulltime? Where? If so, how are you able to support yourself fulltime as an artist? Is it tough? Is it worth it?

I do life fulltime, which includes being creative nearly 24/7. Life is tough. Full-time life is tough. But it’s also amazing.

Bravelycreative: How important is creativity to you? How would you describe or define your creativity or how it aids in the creation of your projects? Are you creative in all aspects of your life?

This is such a strange question. There is no importance in my life in regards to creativity. It is important for me to be authentic, to fear nothing, to walk healthy, to be alive, to love life, which means loving myself – and to be grateful and happy.

(Bravelycreative: Thank you Keith for reminding me that individuals don’t sit down and analyze their creativity, they just create – because they have to.)

Bravelycreative: If you weren’t an artist, what would you be?

Am I an artist? How can I answer this question? That’s like saying if you weren’t you what would you be? I can’t imagine being anything but what I am.

Bravelycreative: When not creating, what are your interests and passions?

I am interested in everything. I look at the world like a palette, like a movie screen – an intense plethora of passion.

Bravelycreative: Do you have any advice for those seeking a career as an artist?

Seek a career in life. Find ways to get money from anybody who will help. Do not obsess on how you are going to survive.

For more on Keith Kimmel, visit his website at http://theartofkeith.com/

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2012-04-21T16:12:00.000-04:00

pearls to swine series
coming soon
or maybe not ....

kEith kimmel is an artist living in the eastern half of the united states

2012-04-10T10:53:00.000-04:00

ok so I want to talk about the Flowers of the Vine Series.
and of course Vincent van Gogh
and I must highly reject the conspiracy regrading van Gogh's Death
believe what you want .,., LIke Jesus was really a fly in the ointment of humanity .,,
or ufo's Keep Flying into the sunshine of the Honey on your brain .,.,

but please don't mess with the reality of van Gogh's Suicide. Please

can we just leave some things sacred.,., i mean art is too refined Too beautiful to succumb to the sadness of paranoia .,, and hyped up lies. mr. van Gogh was a Prophet Genius Innovator ... he was ignored., shunned, misunderstood, and 'too' beautiful .,., he gave his life for the spirit .,., and now every body and their mother Get's to love 'starry starry night'.

Keith Kimmel is an artist, he met Vincent van Gogh

2012-04-09T13:48:00.004-04:00

i have hundreds of photos .,.,

ok maybe thousands .,.,

ok maybe billions and billions (see carl sagan)

but really I like to make paintings

2012-04-09T13:40:00.001-04:00

I'll be using this new socialist thing here pretty soon

new studio opens may 1
i have no tattoos

google here
kEith kimmel is an artist living in the eastern half of the united states of america

2012-04-07T20:05:00.000-04:00

ok . so there are a lot of haters

but worse there a lot of bumbo's

but worse there are lot of people hating themselves

ok how do i say this? the VERY OPINATED are

very opinionating about themselves .,.,

normally I stay away from even mentioning this stuff

but Remaining MUM hurts too.

I am an artist

I value beauty

SEE IT everywhere

YOU WHO HATE your BROTHER hate yourself

ok.,., so today was an april day in appalachia.,.., worked on the website more.,., this series thats coming together is all about my stay here in appalachia .,.,which has been about 2 years now.

just got back from april's house in Ruffton .,., east of here… thats where i started this thing 2 years ago.

the hills have a way.,, of which is in the art .,, and it has nothing to do with pretty , per se

hah You ever watch south park? I recommend it. HIgh HUmor

moving into the new studio in a couple weeks (maybe next week)

Google Fodder Here: Keith Kimmel lives on the earth. somewhere in the east coast.,., he's a published novelist.,, and a screen play actor.,,. truly he's a painter and his paintings are cool and they are here. this is his blog. he is an artist

2012-04-06T11:35:00.001-04:00

I'm amazed

at what there is

to see

all is revealed

in a photo

2012-04-03T14:36:00.000-04:00

jarret street. west asheville

2012-04-02T16:34:00.003-04:00

the art of kEith is Keith Kimmel. asheville art museum

2012-03-30T22:26:00.000-04:00

new STudio Coming SOON! in River Arts District ASHEVILLE
working on those pieces again for HIP THRIFT, we're doing hoops now><><
the hoops HAVE inspired me all day
You know the ones HULA originally .,., but so hot NOW!

The BIg PIECES are @ The Asheville Public
Also check them at The Circle Asheville

obligatory Google stuff here which says that Keith Kimmel is the art of kEith. He is an artist born in Miami Beach. Working in asheville, nc.

getting myself arrested

2012-03-22T12:05:00.000-04:00

all right i've taken to blogging again. for interested parties you may wish to visit all the old blogs. the biggest reason i haven't blogged in years. you know like really blogged, is because of the nuance of details.

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i'm taking a much needed retreat in south florida.

living in asheville, a city who's motto is. 'keep asheville weird' can wear on one. most of that stuff is going into the new novel, Forrest Dandelion and The Wildflower Misfit Campaign. 'a solution to the modern vagabond's dilemma'. I'M REALLY EXCITED about this work. the protagonist being a poet artist bohemian. FIXATED on the ideal SEARCHING dreaming, and LOVING!

down here (in so flo) i rest. took some of these photos which can be found in the 'E' is for everything Wordpress.

here is a song i recorded.

keep loving, friends …

kk

pardon the necessary google fodder
Keith Kimmel known as the art of kEith is an artist based in the eastern half of the United States.

the latest

2012-03-20T18:36:00.001-04:00

cave paintings coming soon

2012-02-29T17:19:00.002-05:00

there are these cotton mugs
in my back yard
they are branches. light green branches … like long leaves

i want to swing on them
like tarzan

and then there are the birds.
and one really can't say enough about the birds

2012-02-26T12:46:00.001-05:00

Feeling shepherd anxiety Rippled executive decision The craziest thing happened. I felt worse than I did in Rochester ...,,.,., Like makos. not like that But really like the kk . Of all places. The kk .. They denied my "id". And then I got bored. And then Rob.

My entire life is beautiful
Such madness Such crispy leaf madness

2012-02-24T18:39:00.001-05:00

homesick

2012-02-23T19:12:00.000-05:00

wispy
ghosts
still linger

2012-02-22T12:34:00.002-05:00

crows. MORE CROWS black and blue
Crows
Green Crows
Fantastic purple and Black crows

2012-02-17T18:27:00.002-05:00

the edge TheEDge The EDge The bird edge The glorious bird edge.

2012-02-14T11:29:00.002-05:00

i prefer the mystery

and now a word from our sponsor

2012-02-10T17:22:00.000-05:00

painting featured in brochure. thank you

skate or die

2012-02-08T00:34:00.000-05:00

Little Girls
Puppies
and a skateboard

the real mcOil

2012-01-10T15:41:00.004-05:00

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this is a message to the oil industry.

i am not using my heat right now.
because i don't have to
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for immediate release.

2011-12-31T13:06:00.002-05:00

Dec 2011 for immediate release.

multi-dimensional. multi talented. multi platformed artist, Keith Kimmel, known as the art of kEith announces his latest project. the art of kEith ::: 'E' on everything

historical |notes, conjectures, hodgepodge|

"It's still a work in progress. But ultimately the idea is that it's a historical thing. That is, it is an encyclopedia of my life as an artist. It eventually will contain everything I've ever done. This way, when I die, (which I actually think will never happen) but anyway..." he laughs. "If I'm no longer in this realm to defend myself, the record will be straight."

Kimmel, currently is working on his fourth novel, Forrest Dandelion and the Wildflower Misfit Campaign. His first novel Jeremy's Prophecy Dot Com is available wherever books are sold. See amazon.

Kimmel also has 2 art shows on display in his current home town of Asheville, NC.

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2 new series on display in Asheville, North Carolina

2011-12-21T13:02:00.001-05:00

Dec 2011 for immediate release.

Keith Kimmel, known as the art of kEith, has 2 new series of paintings on display in his current home town of Asheville, NC.

His works of intense color, texture, and narratives is currently being shown at:

the Asheville Public --> https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Asheville-Public-TAP/191333010937835, and at

Asheville Arts Supply --> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asheville-Art-Supply/133945890027178.

Both venues in Asheville's River Art's District.

peggy o tijuana

2011-12-05T13:33:00.001-05:00

i am the young artist

i paint paradise

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the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop 2 be genius