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Tommy Thompson's
February 2010 Newsletter
"Painted Trail," 48" x 48"
Oil on Canvas by Tommy Thompson
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Tommy Thompson Art Accepted to 2010 Energen Corporation Art Competition
Tommy Thompson’s 48” x 48” oil painting titled “Painted Trail” has been juried into the Energen Corporation’s 11th Annual Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be on display during March 29 to April 10, 2010 at the Energen Plaza, 605 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd, North, Birmingham, AL. Energen conducts the largest juried art competition/exhibition in the state of Alabama.
Tommy Thompson Juried Into “Saving Paradise” Exhibition to be Conducted by Leu Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Leu Art Gallery of Belmont University,1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, recently notified Tommy Thompson that his artwork has been accepted for their special exhibition, "Saving Paradise" slated for September 1, 2010, through December 2, 2010. Thompson and twelve other artists have been juried into this 3-month-long exhibition. The opening reception is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Brunch Library. Belmont University was selected as the site of one of the 2008 Presidential Debates.
Art in the Heart of Leiper’s Fork (TN)
Art in the Heart of Leiper's Fork is a place that makes things happen--a place where dreams come true through hard work, true grit, and imagination. A unique art experience is reaching fruition in the Old Natchez House at 4158 Old Hillsboro Road in Leiper’s Fork, TN. A potpourri of various artisans including visual artists, potters, creative quilt makers, creators of fine furniture and musical instruments, artistic jewelry designers, sculptors, stained glass artists, wood workers, plus many more have banded together to create this special place for art and artisans. To be part of the soft opening, be sure to be in Leiper’s Fork on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 10:00 until 6:00. In addition to meeting all the talented artisans, you will be a part of the village’s annual Music Stroll from 3:00 until 6:00. March 20th is sure to be a fun-filled Saturday in the Fork with live musical performances and various artisans demonstrating their crafts and skills. Come early and stay late; they won't be running anybody off. Linger a little longer if you like. Look for the Grand Opening of “Art in the Heart”,” which is slated for Saturday, April 17, 2010 when things will really be popping in Leiper’s Fork. Tommy Thompson and Michelle Rideout are excited to be part of this new art experience in Leiper’s Fork, TN.
Father/Daughter Artistic Team Honored with Reception at Belle Meade Plantation Art Gallery
Michelle Rideout and Tommy Thompson
(Photo courtesy bagwell macy advertising/pr)
The father/daughter artistic team of Tommy Thompson and Michelle Rideout was honored with an opening reception to mark the beginning of their exhibition of oils and pastels at Belle Meade Plantation Art Gallery on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Ms. Joanne Hostettler-Floyd and her staff did an exceptional job of organizing the reception featuring "Wines for Valentine's" from West Meade Wine and Liquor Mart and hors d'oeuvres from Belle Restaurant. A delightful evening of art, wine, and food was enjoyed by all.
Tommy Thompson Art to be Represented by New Lexington, KY Venue
We are excited about the opportunity of being represented in Lexington, KY, by our very good friend, Lisa Warmels at LaGrie’s Fine English Saddlery, (www.lagriesenglishsaddlery.com), 4422 Bryan Station Road, Lexington, KY 40516-9629, opening March 15, 2010. Ms. Warmels will be exhibiting for sale Thompson’s oil paintings, especially his landscapes that include horses.
We met Lisa and Arnold Warmels several years ago when they lived in Leiper’s Fork, TN. Arnold, who is originally from the Netherlands, is a master horse trainer; see evidence of his expertise at http://www.paintingponies.com. Fryslân Valley Sport Horses, Lexington, Ky, is a Dutch-owned and operated facility that believes in preserving the 130-year-old heritage of the Dutch Friesian to the standards encouraged by the Royal Dutch Friesian Association.
Merry Christmas from Tommy Thompson Art
December 2009
"Windy Hill Farm"
by Tommy Thompson
8x10 Oil on Canvas
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Brentwood Academy's Fine Art in Brentwood Show and Sale: A Successful Endeavor
The Fine Art in Brentwood (TN) Show and Sale at Brentwood Academy proved to be a resounding success for Tommy Thompson Art. We had an unbelievable response at the show at Brentwood Academy, 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, December 4-6, 2009. This was our most successful art show ever, ranking in the top sales. The Brentwood Academy organizers did a spectacular job of conducting the show. The experience proved to be very enjoyable as well as profitable for us. Among the artwork that we sold were the following large paintings: Lake Louise, A Summer Place in Maine, Horses of the Tetons, Dream Acres, plus other smaller paintings.
Tommy Thompson and Michelle Rideout to be Featured in a Father/Daughter Exhibition of Oils and Pastels
Tommy Thompson and Michelle Rideout have been invited to show their artwork at Belle Meade Plantation's Art Gallery. The painting duo will present a Father/Daughter Exhibition of Oils and Pastels at Belle Meade Plantation Art Gallery, 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, during February 1-28, 2010. We invite all of our friends and collectors to visit this special exhibition. A portion of the proceeds benefits Belle Meade Plantation. Watch for more details regarding the reception. Thompson's painting of "Belle Meade Mansion" is now hanging in Belle Restaurant at Belle Meade Plantation; the framed 24x36 original oil and 16x20 framed giclees can be purchased in Belle Meade's Gallery Gift Shop.
"A River" Exhibition by Gallery One of Nashville, TN Continues Through January 16
Gallery One, 5133 Harding Road, Nashville, selected Tommy Thompson as one of the featured artists in a new exhibition called "A River." The paintings in that special exhibition will be displayed until January 16. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Harpeth River Watershed Association.
New Paintings Now at All About Art Gallery in Hendersonville, TN
We invite our Nashville/Hendersonville area collectors to check out our new paintings at All About Art Gallery, 260 W. Main Street, Suite 209, in Hendersonville, TN. Tom and Geri Moore will be happy to help you select a small or larger painting to be that special gift for yourself or someone else. They have several small and mini paintings that will fit into anyone's stocking.
Our Daughter, Michelle Rideout, Now Has a Web Site
Our daughter, Michelle Rideout, now has a web site at http://www.fineartstudioonline.com/MichelleRideout. Michelle works in oils and pastels. We invite all of our friends and collectors to check out her site. She is represented by Loblolly Gallery in Columbia, TN; Ellen Calvin will be pleased to show Michelle's work to you.
Giclees Available for Four Tommy Thompson Paintings
Fine Art Views (Newsletter of Fine Art Studio Online), San Antonio, TX, October 23, 2009
"Note Cards as a Marketing Tool"
by Tommy Thompson
This post is by guest author, Tommy Thompson. This article has been edited and published with the author's permission. You should submit an article and share your views as a guest author by clicking here.
Using Note Cards as a Marketing Tool
Artists can endear themselves to their collectors and promote their
artwork at the same time by giving the purchasers of their artwork a
token of appreciation. One way that I do this is to give my collectors
five note cards featuring their recently purchased painting on the
cover of the cards. I provide the note cards to those who buy a 16 x
20 inch or larger painting. My collectors appreciate receiving these
note cards, which they can then use to send notes, invitations, or
thank-you's to their friends and others. These cards are saved as
templates and copy/photos are changed as needed. I've included
instructions for designing the note cards for my horizontal and
vertical paintings below:
Note Cards for Horizontal Paintings
Using Photoshop Elements, I open a 300-dpi, vertical page. I then drag
onto that page the painting image that I have saved as 300 dpi, 6
inches wide and rotated 180 degrees (upside down). About one-half inch
below the photo, I type the following information:
"Tennessee Hillside Horses"
by Tommy Thompson
30 x 40 inches, Oil on Canvas
In the Collection of John and Mary Doe
www.tommythompsonart.com
Note Cards for Vertical Paintings
For vertical paintings, I open a 300-dpi, horizontal page in Photoshop
Elements. I then drag onto that page the painting image that I have
saved as 300 dpi and 6 inches tall, but I do not rotate this one. The
sample copy above is placed to the left of the image at the bottom of
the card. This card is then folded flush with the left side of the
image and trimmed borderless.
I print the note cards on 8.5 x 11 inch, 67# white vellum cover, fold
them flush with the top of the image, and trim them borderless to fit
in envelopes purchased at an office supply store. After the card is
folded, the text will appear on the back of the card. I enclose the
note cards and envelopes in a plastic sleeve and ship them to the
collector in a bubble mailer.
To see sample note cards, both horizontal and vertical, click here:
http://tinyurl.com/mohrwb
I am always sure to include a handwritten "Thank You" to the collector
written on an extra note card.
In
addition, I also save the jpeg file of the note card image on a CD and
mail that, along with the five note cards and envelopes to the
collector; giving them permission to print more cards as they wish.
A
great benefit to providing these note cards for collectors is that I
feel I gain greater exposure for my artwork every time my collectors
send out these cards. Additionally, when my collectors print more note
cards at their own expense, I reap the benefits without the added
expense of printing and postage.
Saying
"Thank You" to collectors can first appear to be a minor gesture;
however, it can make an artist stand out from the crowd. In an age of
electronic messaging, taking the time to send personal messages to your
collectors can reap big rewards.
(Slated for publication on the web magazine, www.thejudgeschoice.com)
Tommy
Thompson
Horses in Oil
Landscapes
Web Site: www.tommythompsonart.com
Phone: 256-767-0422
E-Mail: tommy@tommythompsonart.com
"Horses in Oil for Horse Lovers"
Growing up on a farm in Mississippi, Tommy Thompson
found riding horses to be a natural thing to do. He grew up riding horses on his
family's farm. In fact, horses became one of his favorite ways of traveling,
whether on hunting excursions with his Uncle Frank or just to ride through the
woods and up and down small streams.
Today these beautiful creatures have wandered into many of
Thompson's oil landscape paintings. After almost a 30-year career as an
illustrator, Thompson now pursues with passion a life as a plein air painter.
The painter's life has opened up many doors for the artist. After retiring a few
years ago, Thompson and his wife Marie traveled throughout New England on a
painting trip. First, in Narragansett, Rhode Island, the adventurous pair
painted with Mimi Sammis, who now has a
PBS painting show called "Love to Paint with Mimi." Next, they painted on North
Haven Island, off the coast at Rockland, Maine, where they camped out at a
friend's beach cottage. Venturing on to Vermont, they plein air painted while
spending a week at another friend's ski cabin. Further down the state they
watched as the renowned Richard Schmid demonstrated his unique skills at oil
portraiture.
Wherever Thompson travels, he is always on the lookout for
horses to record with his digital camera and later to translate into oil. He
ventures down winding country roads looking for the play of light and shadows on
tranquil pastoral landscapes and beautiful horses. The painter especially loves
to paint in the horse country around Leiper's Fork, Tennessee. Leiper's Fork is
home to a multitude of Nashville's well-known musicians, many of whom are horse
lovers. The pristine area is known for its green rolling hills and beautiful
horse farms outlined with neat black fences.
Thompson has received commissions to paint oil landscapes
populated with horses for Tennessee collectors. Some Nashville art connoisseurs
have purchased multiple horse paintings by Thompson.
To see more of Thompson's artwork or to arrange a
commissioned painting, contact him at www.tommythompsonart.com or by email at
tommy@tommythompsonart.com
Tommy Thompson Art Featured in Horses in Art Magazine
 "Cold Ride," 20" x 24," Oil by Tommy Thompson
The Winter 2008 issue of the California-based magazine, Horses in Art, contains an article entitled "Peaceful Images in Oil," featuring the artwork of Tommy Thompson; see pages 18-19 of the magazine that is available in all major bookstores in the United States and Canada. To read the article go to http://www.horsesinart.com and click on "current issue." You can also access the article at http://tommythompsonart.blogspot.com . Thompson's paintings featured in the article include "Cold Ride," "Horses of the Tetons," and "Grazing at Dawn." A photograph of the artist painting on location at a Franklin farm was contributed by Nashville photographer, Anthony Scarlati (http://www.scarlati.net). To subscribe to the magazine, visit http://www.horsesinart.com or call 619-441-8519.
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We are pleased that Mimi Sammis is the first collector of the pastels of our daughter, Michelle Rideout.
("Strawberries and Cream," Pastel, by Michelle Rideout)
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Featured Artist on Painter's Keys
Robert Genn, Canadian artist and author of the popular e-newsletter, Painter's Keys, selected Tommy Thompson as the featured artist for his July 29, 2008, issue. Genn's international art newsletter (www.painterskeys.com) is distributed to every state in the U.S.A., every province of Canada, and at least 115 countries worldwide. He chose Thompson's painting, "Horses of the Tetons," to feature along with the artist's biodata.
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SouthwestArt.com Features Thompson's Artwork
The October 2008 issue of Southwest Art includes Thompson's painting, "Horses of the Tetons." In addition, the magazine's web site spotlights his bio and 27 images of his paintings at www.southwestart.com.
American Art Collector Magazine Highlights Tommy Thompson Art
The October 2008 issue of the magazine, American Art Collector, includes an article entitled "The Oil Painters of America: In Pursuit of Excellence," which highlights Tommy Thompson's paintings on pages 122-125.
Hills and Hamlets Feature Story on Thompson's Work
 (Photo by Anthony Scarlati, www.scarlati.net)
Becky Bauer has written an excellent feature on Tommy Thompson's artwork for the October 2008 issue of the Leiper's Fork magazine, Hills and Hamlets. The photography was done by Nashville photographer, Anthony Scarlati. (Click on this link to read the full article: http://www.tommythompsonartcom/blog). To subscribe to the magazine, call 615-790-9036 or log onto www.hillsnhamlets.com. Becky Bauer is a gifted songwriter from Franklin, TN, poet and horse woman, whose interests include graphic and web design, as well as contributor to Hills and Hamlets. Anthony Scarlati is a photographer extraordinaire. Scarlati's published photo credits include numerous entertainment, equine and special interest publications along with fashion layouts and editorial portraits spanning across all genres of music. Scarlati has photographed many of Nashville's music industry greats such as Naomi Judd, Brooks and Dunn, Michael McDonald, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. Log onto his web site at www.scarlati.net to see samples of this talented artist's work.
Reproduced with permission of Hills and Hamlets, Leiper's Fork, TN (www.hillsnhamlets.com)
" Tommy Thompson Art Brought to Light"
By BECKY BAUER
Photograph by Anthony Scarlati
On a warm, sunny morning this past August, I had the pleasure of a visit from artist Tommy Thompson and his wife Marie at my farm in Franklin. The rural property was the backdrop for photos with the artist as well as subject for his canvas. Reaching the back field, Tommy pulled out his easel and set up under a shade tree facing the adjoining pastureland. He took in the scenery and watched two horses, who had greeted him earlier with a curious hello before going back to their grazing. As the camera quietly captured the man in his realm, the sun shined down brightly on the grass and threw a spotlight on the canvas. Tommy proceeded to brush on colorful oils that transpired to an illuminating painting of horses in landscape.
Residents of Florence, Alabama, the Thompsons make frequent visits to Middle Tennessee to market his paintings, as well as to visit family in Brentwood. The couple can be found driving country roads looking for the subject of his next painting. Tommy is habitual about wanting to see what’s around the bend or over the hill. While finding these spontaneous spots of inspiration, they have discovered new places and many friends throughout the U.S. and abroad. After 30 years as an architectural and commercial artist, Tommy turned his focus to oil painting in 2002. His paintings are traditional landscapes in oil with subjects including horses, children, pets and architecture.
Painting is an everyday part of this artist’s life, a continuous labor of love and effort for improvement. “I haven’t talked to an artist that hasn’t felt they have arrived yet; they are constantly developing their style,” claims Thompson. And, he adds, “You have to work at it every day, never stop painting.”
While he continues to master his technique, the painter will admit to a noticeable, but not bothersome tremble in his hand. Sometimes he can’t control where the brush is going, but when he looks at what he has done he thinks, “I couldn’t have done that if I tried.” A small blessing in disguise you could say.
With the help of Marie, Tommy Thompson Art continues to fill the walls of homes and offices nationwide. Credentials include studying under top oil painters like Kevin Macpherson, Richard Schmid and Jason Saunders. The artist’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions and featured in numerous publications like Southwest Art and Nashville Arts magazines. FineArtViews.com ranks Thompson No. 33 out of 2,000 artists.
“One thing that has had more affect on my success is my wife, none of this would have happened without her. There would be a lot more great artists if they had a Marie,” affirms Tommy.
It is clear, as I watched him paint that day, Tommy Thompson has the passion and skill to create beautiful artwork. What he began on a small canvas while standing in the pasture turned into an exquisite piece of art that now hangs on my wall and I catch myself gazing at it every day. Visit www.tommythompsonart.com to view Thompson’s work. He can be reached at 256.767.0422 or by email, tommy@tommythompsonart.com
Becky Bauer lives in rural Williamson County. A gifted songwriter, poet and horse woman, with interests in graphic and Web site design, her many talents make her a multi-faceted contributor to Hills & Hamlets.
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"Got One!" 24" x 20" Oil on Canvas by Tommy Thompson
Contact: Marie K. Thompson
Subject: Citi Smith Barney of Huntsville (AL) Honors Twelve North Alabama Artists with Reception and Show
Huntsville, AL, July 2, 2008--Everyone is invited to a "Salute to North Alabama Artists Reception and Show" on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., conducted by Citi Smith Barney, 501 Madison Street, Huntsville, Alabama. Twelve of the area's finest artists will present their works for show and sale in the Huntsville Office of Smith Barney. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation, Georgia and Alabama Chapter. Tommy Thompson is honored to be included in this group and looks forward to seeing many of his friends and collectors at the show. To view more of Thompson's work, log onto his web site at http://www.tommythompsonart.com
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission. A network of more than 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.
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Contact: Marie K. Thompson
marie@tommythompsonart.com
Artist Tommy Thompson to Launch Solo Exhibition in Guntersville, AL
 The Mountain Valley Arts Council at 300 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, Alabama, is hosting a reception for artist Tommy Thompson beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008. This reception will launch a month-long exhibition through June 30 of Thompson's paintings entitled "A Study in Light and Shadows: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson," at the Council's Gallery on Gunter Avenue. The Gallery's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 to 4 p.m. and other times by appointment (telephone: 256-571-7199).
The artist will be donating 20% of the proceeds from the sale of the paintings to the Arts Council. Refreshments will be provided during the reception. Come to meet the artist and learn about his interesting life of travel, painting on location, and what inspires him to paint the world around us.
Tommy Thompson was an architectural and commercial illustrator for more than 30 years before moving on to painting oil landscapes in 2003. He now concentrates on painting pastoral landscapes that include horses. His paintings are impressionistic in style and evoke a sense of peace. Tommy Thompson Art recently ranked No. 33 on the top 100 web sites out of 2,000 artists on Fine Art Studio Online. The Top 100 is calculated based on a mathematical formula called focal point rank (FPRank). FPRank considers popularity, traffic, content, recency and a variety of factors.
Thompson has studied under some of the nation's top painters including Kevin Macpherson, Ken Auster, Kenn Backhaus, Roger Dale Brown, John Budicin, Scott Christensen, Ned Mueller, Michael Shane Neal, Jason Saunders, and Dawn Whitelaw. During the past year, he has been invited to show his work in four solo exhibitions by various art associations and dealers in Birmingham, Guntersville, Memphis, and Nashville. Thompson is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Portrait Society of America, Landscape Artists International, Alabama Plein Air Painters, Art for Patronage, and the Chestnut Group, a nonprofit alliance of landscape artists of Nashville, TN. The artist's childhood near Starkville, MS, instilled in him a love of nature. Now living near the banks of the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, Thompson receives inspiration for his plein-air landscape paintings from the natural surroundings. He is represented by Willis-Gray Gallery, Decatur, AL; Loblolly Interior Market, Columbia, TN; and the Heirloom Shop, Franklin, TN. For more information about Thompson and his artwork, log onto http://www.tommythompsonart.com/.
The Mountain Valley Arts Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts in and around Marshall County, Alabama. The MVAC was originally founded in 1971 and strives to keep quality arts programs alive and growing. The MVAC's goal is to encourage all forms of art. The Arts Council fosters the expansion of art appreciation and participation by presenting a wide variety of art and cultural activities. The Arts Council operates under a Board of Directors that includes members from all areas of the county. These hard-working volunteers help make MVAC's activities possible through their ideas, talents, service and their commitment to the arts. The MVAC operates through a combination of annual grants and the continued generous support of its patrons. Aside from being active supporters of the arts, the patrons enjoy special membership benefits.
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Contact: Marie K. Thompson
marie@tommythompsonart.com
Reception in Franklin, TN, to Honor Artist Tommy Thompson
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Contact: Marie K. Thompson, tmt11@comcast.net
Huntsville, AL, Art League Invites Tommy Thompson to Discuss His Approach to Plein Air Painting
Florence, AL, April 7, 2008--The Huntsville Art League has invited painter, Tommy Thompson, to discuss his approach to plein air painting at their gallery on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 7 p.m. "Plein air" is a French term arising from the French Impressionist Movement of painting; it refers to painting in the open air. The League's gallery is located at 3005 L&N Drive, Suite 2 in Huntsville, telephone: 256-534-3860. The public is invited to attend.
Tommy Thompson was a technical and architectural illustrator for more than 30 years before moving on to painting oil landscapes in 2003. He now concentrates on painting pastoral landscapes that include horses. His paintings are impressionistic in style and evoke a sense of peace. He has studied under some of the nation's top painters including Kevin Macpherson, Ken Auster, Kenn Backhaus, Roger Dale Brown, John Budicin, Scott Christensen, Ned Mueller, Michael Shane Neal, Jason Saunders, and Dawn Whitelaw. During the past year, he has been invited to show his work in four solo exhibitions by various art associations and dealers in Birmingham, Guntersville, Memphis, and Nashville. Most recently, the Mountain Valley Arts Council of Guntersville has invited the artist to conduct a solo exhibition of his work at their gallery during June 2-30 at 300 Gunter Avenue. Thompson is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Portrait Society of America, Landscape Artists International, Alabama Plein Air Painters, Art for Patronage, and the Chestnut Group, a nonprofit alliance of landscape artists of Nashville, TN. The artist's childhood near Starkville, MS, instilled in him a love of nature. Now living near the banks of the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, Thompson receives inspiration for his plein-air landscape paintings from the natural surroundings. He is represented by Willis-Gray Gallery, Decatur, AL; Loblolly Interior Market, Columbia, TN; and the Heirloom Shop, Franklin, TN.
For more information about Thompson and his artwork, log onto http://www.tommythompsonart.com
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Courier Journal, Florence, Alabama, March 19, 2008
Thompson's Tranquil Scenes Visit Birmingham Botanicals
BIRMINGHAM - Springtime usually brings blooming flowers to gardens, but in March and April the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will also be "blooming" with beautiful oil originals by plein air painter, Tommy Thompson. Art at the Gardens: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson promises to be a highlight of the BBG art gallery now through April 26.
Glistening new oil originals of peaceful, pastoral landscapes depicting various scenes across America, garden scenes, seascapes, mountain scapes and horses are among the pieces that await all lovers of fine art at the Birmingham facility.
Thompson is a traditional oil artist specializing in landscapes and portraits. He has enhanced his skills in landscape and portrait painting through study with master painters, Kevin Macpherson, Kenn Backhaus, Ken Auster, Roger Dale Brown, John Budicin, Scott Christensen, Paula Frizbe, Ned Mueller, Michael Shane, Neal, Jason Saunders, and Dawn Whitelaw.
Travels to Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming, as well as Canada and Europe, have afforded the artist a wide array of subject matter.
Thompson was honored to have his work featured in the May/June 2007 issue of Greater Nashville, House, Home, and Garden magazine. The Huntsville Art League has requested that Thompson teach an oil painting workshop during 2008. Art associations and civic clubs across North Alabama and Tennessee have asked the artist to present art talks and painting demonstrations during 2008.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are located at 2612 Lane Park Rd. Admission and parking are free. The hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm; and Sunday, 2-5pm. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Gardens.
For more information regarding Thompson's work, check out his web site:www.tommythompsonart.com.
| "Art at the Gardens: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson" |
 A Fine Art Exhibition and Sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the B'ham Botanical Gardens |
| March 1, 2008 – April 26, 2008 |
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Contact: Marie K. Thompson--256-767-0422
E-Mail: tmt11@comcast.net
Birmingham Botanical Gardens To Be Blooming With Fine Art in March and April 2008
Florence, Alabama, February 25, 2008--Springtime usually brings blooming flowers to gardens, but in March and April the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will also be "blooming" with beautiful oil originals by plein air painter, Tommy Thompson. "Art at the Gardens: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson" promises to be the highlight of the art gallery of the BBG for 2 months during March 1 through April 26, 2008. Glistening new oil originals of peaceful, pastoral landscapes depicting various scenes across America, garden scenes, seascapes, mountain scapes, horses--these are just a few of the "feast for the eye" artwork that await all lovers of fine art at the Birmingham facility.
Thompson is a traditional oil artist specializing in landscapes and portraits. He has enhanced his skills in landscape and portrait painting through study with master painters, Kevin Macpherson, Kenn Backhaus, Ken Auster, Roger Dale Brown, John Budicin, Scott Christensen, Paula Frizbe, Ned Mueller, Michael Shane, Neal, Jason Saunders, and Dawn Whitelaw. Travels to Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming, as well as Canada and Europe, have afforded the artist a wide array of subject matter. Thompson was honored to have his work featured in the May/June 2007 issue of Greater Nashville, House, Home, and Garden magazine. A Washington, DC, interior designer selected two of his paintings for the Board Room of St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, TN. The Brentwood, TN Art Association sponsored a solo exhibition of Thompson's work in October 2007. The Huntsville Art League has requested that Thompson teach an oil painting workshop during 2008. Art associations and civic clubs across North Alabama and Tennessee have asked the artist to present art talks and painting demonstrations during 2008. Thompson's work is now in collections throughout the United States. He is represented by Local Color Gallery, Nashville, TN; Loblolly Interior Market, Columbia, TN; and Willis-Gray Gallery, Decatur, AL. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America; the Portrait Society of America; Landscape Artists International; the Alabama Plein Air Painters; and the Chestnut Group, a nonprofit alliance of landscape artists, Nashville, TN.
The Gardens are located at 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL. Admission and parking are free. The hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Gardens.
For more information regarding Thompson's work, check out his web site at http://www.tommythompsonart.com
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| 205-414-3931 |
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL |
| Birmingham Metro |
| All-day event |
| http://www.bbgardens.org |
| free admission |
Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham
1731 First Avenue North, Suite 190 · Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-458-1393 · Fax: 205-458-1396
News Release
Contact: Marie K. Thompson
256-767-0422
E-Mail: tmt11@comcast.net
Birmingham Botanical Gardens To Be Blooming With Fine Art in March and April 2008
Florence, Alabama, March 1, 2008--Springtime usually brings blooming flowers to gardens, but in March and April the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will also be "blooming" with beautiful oil originals by plein air painter, Tommy Thompson. "Art at the Gardens: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson" promises to be the highlight of the art gallery of the BBG for 2 months during March 1 through April 26, 2008. Glistening new oil originals of peaceful, pastoral landscapes depicting various scenes across America, garden scenes, seascapes, mountain scapes, horses--these are just a few of the "feast for the eye" artwork that await all lovers of fine art at the Birmingham facility.
Thompson is a traditional oil artist specializing in landscapes and portraits. He has enhanced his skills in landscape and portrait painting through study with master painters, Kevin Macpherson, Kenn Backhaus, Ken Auster, Roger Dale Brown, John Budicin, Scott Christensen, Paula Frizbe, Ned Mueller, Michael Shane, Neal, Jason Saunders, and Dawn Whitelaw. Travels to Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming, as well as Canada and Europe, have afforded the artist a wide array of subject matter. Thompson was honored to have his work featured in the May/June 2007 issue of Greater Nashville, House, Home, and Garden magazine. A Washington, DC, interior designer selected two of his paintings for the Board Room of St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, TN. The Brentwood, TN Art Association sponsored a solo exhibition of Thompson's work in October 2007. The Huntsville Art League has requested that Thompson teach an oil painting workshop during 2008. Art associations and civic clubs across North Alabama and Tennessee have asked the artist to present art talks and painting demonstrations during 2008. Thompson's work is now in collections throughout the United States. He is represented by Local Color Gallery, Nashville, TN; Loblolly Interior Market, Columbia, TN; and Willis-Gray Gallery, Decatur, AL. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America; the Portrait Society of America; Landscape Artists International; the Alabama Plein Air Painters; and the Chestnut Group, a nonprofit alliance of landscape artists, Nashville, TN.
The Gardens are located at 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL. Admission and parking are free. The hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Gardens.
For more information regarding Thompson's work, check out his web site at http://www.tommythompsonart.com
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The Mountain Valley Arts Council at 300 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, Alabama, is hosting a reception for artist Tommy Thompson beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008. This reception will launch a month-long exhibition through June 30 of Thompson's paintings entitled "A Study in Light and Shadows: A Solo Exhibition by Tommy Thompson," at the Council's Gallery on Gunter Avenue. The Gallery's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 to 4 p.m. and other times by appointment (telephone: 256-571-7199).
