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“Big Eyes”, influenced by Margaret Keane
Have you heard of Margaret Keane? Tim Burton told her story in his 2014 movie “Big Eyes.” In 1964, she was one of the most famous living artist, but no one knew – her. With a signature of only “Keane” and believing that ‘a male artist can make more than a female’ – she let her husband – Walter Keane – take credit for her work. Walter was a con-artist and a true snake oil salesman, selling himself as the creative.
They divorced in 65, Ms. Keane remarried in ’70 where she began to speak out about her authorship. In a ’86 defamation suit, Walter and Margaret had a ‘paint off’ in a Honolulu court room – where in half an hour she managed to whip out one of her characters, while Walter claimed an injured shoulder and never made a mark on his canvas. She won the case and $4 million in damages.
Keane’s work was either kitsch or pop culture fad in a style that I am not particular fond of, but memorable. Prompting with her name does NOT produce an image that matches the flavor of her style. The eyes are too small. The faces too cute… but the cut of the chin, the narrowness of the nose and other features – do have a flavor of Keane. Some, while I might not celebrate their work – I can celebrate the person. This post was in honor of Ms. Keane.
• illustration of a “Big Eyes” young [ Asian woman in the style of Keane. Waif-thin girl with HUGE brown eyes, dark black hair, pale skin, sombre and muted colored clothing. Background of an Asian market. ] Acrylic painting –ar 9:16
• [ black woman in the style of Keane. Waif-thin girl with overly HUGE chocolate brown eyes, thick afro hair, choclate skin, sombre and muted colored clothing. Background of vintage, grafitti covered brick wall. ]
• [woman in the style of Margaret Keane. Waif-thin girl with HUGE hazel eyes, vibrant blonde hair, soft pale skin, vibrant, rich but muted colored clothing. Background of Amsterdam. ]
• [ woman in the style of Keane. Waif-thin girl with HUGE blue eyes, dark black hair, pale skin, sombre and muted colored clothing. Background of a wooden fence against the backdrop of a big city. ]
• [ Pakistani woman in the style of Walter Keane. Waif-thin girl with HUGE brown eyes, vibrant brown hair, soft tan skin, vibrant, rich but muted colored clothing. Background of stuccoed houses. ]
• [ woman in the style of Keane. Waif-thin girl with overly HUGE green eyes, bold red hair, pale skin, sombre and muted colored clothing. Background of a sandy beach against the backdrop of a vintage boardwalk. ]
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