Margaret Keane and Keane Margaret Works Available from Keane Look

We represent Keane Margaret works. Keen Look, Inc. has been marketing the works of Margaret Keane for over fifteen years. We maintain a close, ongoing relationship with the artist and expect to periodically add more of her delightful works to our inventory.
Ladies in Waiting by Margaret Keane
Keane Margaret works Margaret Keane is an internationally famous and acclaimed artist. She is originally from Tennessee, a long time resident of Hawaii and now makes her home in Sonoma County, near San Francisco. At 79 years of age, she continues to produce new and delightful masterpieces.
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The world famous "Big Eye" paintings had their beginning in San Francisco over 50 years ago, by the artist Margaret Keane. In time they also became known and referred to as "Waifs," "Keane," "Sad Eyes," and many other titles, all depicting the unique styles of this very creative woman. You may be surprised to hear the artist is a woman. You see, for many years she was married to a man who claimed credit for what she painted. To prove she was in fact the artist and not her former husband, she painted in court before a Federal Judge and jury, an original oil on canvas painting. When her ex-husband was asked to paint by the judge, his reply was: "I can't today, because I have a sore shoulder." Needless to say Margaret Keane won the case and she continues to paint those Big Eyes we have come to love so dearly.After divorcing her husband, Margaret moved to Hawaii and lived there for almost 27 years. While there her style of painting changed in the sense that the paintings became brighter in color. And, after becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses, the paintings became happier, since this changed her outlook on life. Though still painting with tears, they are most often tears of joy and not sadness. Presently, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. I truly hope you will get much enjoyment from viewing this site as it is developed in the coming months. In time you will see my offerings of Original Oil and Mixed-Media Paintings, Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Prints, Sculptures, Posters, Dolls, Jewelry and Garments.  Margaret Keane will accept commissions, in case you or a relative happen to be the perfect subjects for an Original "Keane" painting.

Interesting Comments from a Fan about Keane Margaret

Well, when in San Francisco about 4 years ago I had a chance to stop by the Keane Eyes Gallery, and sadly it was closed for the day. SOB SOB! I was more pathetic than one of her paintings looking through that window. Since then I've learned a lot more about Margaret's art and recently had a chance to meet this amazing artist and her daughter. They were both as sweet and talented as can be. I was also a bit suprised by how candid Margaret was and also a little shocked to see just how much she looks like her doe eyed paintings...click here for more about my meeting with Margaret Also, a keane fan, Carrie, was VERY kind and sent me this article that I have heard so much about. It is over 20 years old and still makes for an Interesting Read, as well as major insight to Margaret's transformation into painting smiling children, rather the the sad eyed urchins that she did 30+ years ago.  Thanks again Margaret Keane and Keane Margaret.