Description
About me
Darren Thompson produces original oil paintings of urban genre scenes. These original oil paintings range in size from 12 x 16 to 36 x 48. The original oil paintings depict everyday life in the big city. Known as urban genre paintings, these works consist of cityscapes, figurative, beach and transportation scenes. Darren also works full-time as an employee for the Chicago Public Schools teaching students with physical and mental handicaps. Prior to becoming a painter, Darren spent 20 years as an illustrator. His political caricatures could be seen in various publications and newspapers throughout the United States.
Work / Education
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design 1989-1991
Savannah, Georgia
AWARDS AND HONORS
Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition 2010
Chicago Artist Coalition Group Show 2008
Society of Illustrators 2001, 2002
Laguna Beach Echoes and Visions 2002
Louisville Art Association 2002
American Visions 2002
Hoosier Salon 2002
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
Southwest Art Magazine "Artist to Watch 2005
Art of the West 2002
Best of American Oil Painters, Volume 2, 2009
