http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php These are the latest pictures to be added at Robert Ketchen's Gallery Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT en-us http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=93 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=93 ]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=92 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=92

July, 2011 Bold lines of gold and purple symbolizing the agriculture (corn) and viticulture (grapes) provide the backdrop for the image of a young woman on a trajectory for success through education.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=91 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=91 ]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=90 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=90

Oil on canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=88 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=88

Oil on canvas]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=87 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=87

Oil on Canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=86 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=86 ]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=85 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=85

Oil on canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=84 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=84 ]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=83 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=83

Oil on canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=60 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=60

Oil on Canvas 16x20

This painting depicts the pure joy and enthusiasm these dancers feel during practice in preparation for their part in Sunday's service where their Faith is expressed through dance.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=59 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=59

Oil on Canvas 16�x20�

This painting of my granddaughter blowing bubbles was inspired one Sunday while she and I were sitting on the porch enjoying a beautiful morning. The slow pace of that morning reminded me of the summers of my youth spent in rural Bootie Louisiana with distant cousins. Blowing bubbles represent a care free innocent time in one�s life.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=57 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=57

Oil on Canvas

This work was created from the pride I saw in my daughter�s faces when they looked at or talked about their babies. This painting is a celebration of the joy of motherhood.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=56 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=56

Oil on canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=54 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=54

Oil on Canvas 16x20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=53 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=53

Oil on Canvas]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=51 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=51

24X30 Oil on Canvas]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=48 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=48

Oil on canvas 16 x 20]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=47 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=47

Framed (canvas size 16 x 20) Oil on canvas

This image of a young African American Girl was created during the time of the inauguration of the first African American President, who hailed from Illinois, and credits the late US Senator Paul Simon as a mentor. The hopeful expression on her face, and the “promissory note” she holds in her hand speaks to the promise that the election of Barack Obama offers to all American children, that they really can grow up and become President of the United States.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=45 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=45 ]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=44 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=44

30X36 Oil on Canvas

In all of history there is no other presidential election that have cost African Americans so much as the re-election of Ulysses S. Grant. His re-election ended the progress made during reconstruction after the civil war. With fair representation in congress and equality on the horizon, they closed their eyes for the a moment as their descendents watched as peace and prosperity flew away.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=43 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=43

30X40 Oil on Canvas

Momma Wisdom represent generations of Grandmothers who would give guidance and advise, and as the matriarch of the family she would remind us of where we came from and who we are. Some of us call her Maw-maw, Mamee, or Big Momma, whatever her name, her advise to us, was always relevant, timely and for your own good. As a people we must continue to respect and trust our �tribal elders� advise, and to teach that respect and trust to our children and their children.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=42 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=42

16X20 Oil on Canvas]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=40 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=40

Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 (sold)]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=38 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=38

Oil on Canvas

The Sudanese� ethnic cleansing has left thousands dead , homeless, and starving. Have we not learned from history or has it been lessons lost because of who the victims are, their relationship with the rest of the world as it relates to economic power and their available natural resources? Is being in-humane to our fellow man no longer enough to stir our outrage and offend our sense of injustice?

This painting is to remind us of the moral obligations we must have for each other.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=37 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=37

Oil on Canvas]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=35 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=35

Oil on Canvas

When it was reported Rawanda's killing fields shocked and horrified the world. Even more shocking was that this tragedy could have been prevented by western countries and the United Nations. Why! Questions that have gone unanswered. In this painting I offer my suggestions.]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=25 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=25

Oil on canvas 16 x 20

As a native of New Orleans, I felt deeply the horrors of Katrina. Several family members live were devastated. Due to the willful Neglect, and the painfully in competent response of elected Officials, thousands of citizens lost life, property �.and days later �...their dignity. Like the Roman emperor Nero, the politicians Fiddled!]]> http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=24 Sun, 20 May 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.robertketchens.com/work_gallery/index.php?cmd=pictures&picture=24

Oil on Canvas 16 x 20]]>