Artist profile at Not Compulsory - Colin Thompson
originally published in part at tssreviews.blog
About Colin Thompson
London born, Thompson is an artist, writer and illustrator. After art training and subsequent employment as a graphic designer in the UK, and later, time spent in film making for the BBC., Thompson has enjoyed a full career in the creative industry which has involved living and working abroad. Thompson gained a dual citizenship after moving to Australia in the mid nineties.
Black and White
Thompson’s background in design and print meant that he was always able to create very detailed black & white drawings. In 1990 he wrote his first two children's books, both were published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1991 as small hardbacks and included thirty or so black and white illustrations. Since then, award winner Thompson has written and illustrated over 70 children's books which have been published in many countries over the world.
Grayscale and Half Tones
Colin Thompson's Colouring Book (suitable for ages 12 years and up) brings together many of Thompson's best known designs from his commercial work for Ravensburger puzzles and some book titles. Designs are in grayscale and halftone, which increasing depth and drama to the format of every illustration and so offers something different to the 2D activity. Has received many 5 Star reviews at Amazon.
Colour
Thompson, of course, does the most wonderful colour work too, using digital painting techniques. Thompson's designs are busy, and complex, and have a distinct feel of Tolkien meets M. C. Escher often, with a touch of the Oriental sometimes. With free flow of nature and man-made themes and that injection of humour and character running through his artistry. So much to admire.
The Artist
The images above allow you to come up nice and close to see the many compartments which appears in these beautiful illustrations by artist, Colin Thompson. The impression is that the overall picture has been hand drawn and painted using pen and watercolour, but it has been produced digitally in fact with some clever editing techniques used; using computer software. Thompson says that he is able to express his creativity just as effectively as he can when drawing in 2D, by combining digital painting and photographic image manipulation techniques. Thompson’s working background in design and print, and in theatre, will explain his keen eye as his detailing is exquisite and his use of colour makes this a top decision by Ravensburger to produce it in a puzzle format.
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About Colin Thompson
London born, Thompson is an artist, writer and illustrator. After art training and subsequent employment as a graphic designer in the UK, and later, time spent in film making for the BBC., Thompson has enjoyed a full career in the creative industry which has involved living and working abroad. Thompson gained a dual citizenship after moving to Australia in the mid nineties.
Black and White
Thompson’s background in design and print meant that he was always able to create very detailed black & white drawings. In 1990 he wrote his first two children's books, both were published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1991 as small hardbacks and included thirty or so black and white illustrations. Since then, award winner Thompson has written and illustrated over 70 children's books which have been published in many countries over the world.
Grayscale and Half Tones
Colin Thompson's Colouring Book (suitable for ages 12 years and up) brings together many of Thompson's best known designs from his commercial work for Ravensburger puzzles and some book titles. Designs are in grayscale and halftone, which increasing depth and drama to the format of every illustration and so offers something different to the 2D activity. Has received many 5 Star reviews at Amazon.
Colour
Thompson, of course, does the most wonderful colour work too, using digital painting techniques. Thompson's designs are busy, and complex, and have a distinct feel of Tolkien meets M. C. Escher often, with a touch of the Oriental sometimes. With free flow of nature and man-made themes and that injection of humour and character running through his artistry. So much to admire.
Review of Ravensburger Puzzle entitled THE RED BOX
Artwork by Colin Thompson
The Artist
The images above allow you to come up nice and close to see the many compartments which appears in these beautiful illustrations by artist, Colin Thompson. The impression is that the overall picture has been hand drawn and painted using pen and watercolour, but it has been produced digitally in fact with some clever editing techniques used; using computer software. Thompson says that he is able to express his creativity just as effectively as he can when drawing in 2D, by combining digital painting and photographic image manipulation techniques. Thompson’s working background in design and print, and in theatre, will explain his keen eye as his detailing is exquisite and his use of colour makes this a top decision by Ravensburger to produce it in a puzzle format.
The Theme
The picture is made up of lots of red coloured compartments. Within each compartment Thompson has produced a little work of art in itself. Images of the Far East features. A dark silhouette fronts a fiery sky. Designs include China Blue and other oriental patterns; bright coloured parasols and Chinese lanterns; various water holding vessels; old bounded books and ancient time pieces. As you slowly build the picture piece by piece you will spot the creatures here and there (great and small), acknowledge the symbolism depicted and enjoy it when you discover those pieces that are more identifiable such as the dragon mask and the golden, Koi Carp.
The picture is made up of lots of red coloured compartments. Within each compartment Thompson has produced a little work of art in itself. Images of the Far East features. A dark silhouette fronts a fiery sky. Designs include China Blue and other oriental patterns; bright coloured parasols and Chinese lanterns; various water holding vessels; old bounded books and ancient time pieces. As you slowly build the picture piece by piece you will spot the creatures here and there (great and small), acknowledge the symbolism depicted and enjoy it when you discover those pieces that are more identifiable such as the dragon mask and the golden, Koi Carp.
The Product
This is another premium puzzle made up of 1000 engineered cardboard and precision cut pieces. For those who have come to know Ravensburger and have enjoyed their products over the years will know that Ravensburger puzzles are always top quality. Included inside The Red Box, box, is a leaflet with the Artist’s biography and a further picture for reference (which is really useful when more than one person is working on it). This jigsaw is rectangular on completion, and measures 69.9 x 49.7 cm approx. Not suitable for children under 36 months (small pieces). From 12 years to adult.
This is another premium puzzle made up of 1000 engineered cardboard and precision cut pieces. For those who have come to know Ravensburger and have enjoyed their products over the years will know that Ravensburger puzzles are always top quality. Included inside The Red Box, box, is a leaflet with the Artist’s biography and a further picture for reference (which is really useful when more than one person is working on it). This jigsaw is rectangular on completion, and measures 69.9 x 49.7 cm approx. Not suitable for children under 36 months (small pieces). From 12 years to adult.
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