Thompson

Born in New York City in 1936 .Received his formal education at Fordham College, and New York University. He continued his studies at the Art Students League, and also took instruction from Oppenheim, S. Dickson and E. Mayan. He has exhibited at the Hudson Valley Associaition, Allied Artists, Knickerbocker Artists, Salmagundi Club, and the Renaissance Art Guild.He has taught at the Art Sudents League and has won many awards including the National Pastel Society of America Show, and the Salmagundi Club Landscape Award. Versatile in both pastel and oil, the American theme is always present in this landscapes and cityscapes which are characterized by a softness of form and bright color.