About me: Illustrator/Designer, Mike Thompson has been creating works of art for as long as he can remember. He spent the majority of those years working in the T-shirt industry. Working with such companies as Ecko Unlimited, Rocawear, Timberland, as well as many others.
In the past 5 years, Mike has shifted his artistic efforts toward print and advertising. He is probably best known for his work on the popular Ecko ad campaign, which ran between 2000-2003. The ads featured hip-hop artists such as Method Man and DMX, standing next to Mike's paintings.
In 2003 Mike was contacted by Chicago advertising agency, Burrell Communications and featured in a Coca-Cola commercial. Last year Kanye West asked Mike to create a painting for his "Jesus Walks" video. The piece was shown at the end of the video. Recently, he has done work for several books and magazines and illustrated a cover for an EA Sports videogame.
Last year INFINITI MOTORS featured Mike in their 2007 "Infiniti In Black" campaign.
"-That's from my bio, I don't actually speak in the third person,much..."
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"Urban Rockwell? Well, we were wondering about this ourselves when we were first introduced to Mike Thompson and his artwork but, after having seen his portfolio and reading his impressive biography we have to agree that yes, this guy is indeed and urban Rockwell! Or better yet, a Hip-Hop version of the famous 20th century American painter and illustrator if you will." - Art Scene International.
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Compiled by legendary hip-hop designer Cey Adams, DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop is the first comprehensive anthology published in the name of the genre during the last thirty-five years. This landmark volume celebrates a culture that has made its mark on everything from fine art to the label on a bottle of Hawaiian Punch, including fashion, automobiles, movies, television, advertising, and sneakers. It highlights the careers and artwork of such crucial hip-hop elders as Lady Pink, Haze, Run-DMC, Dapper Dan, Buddy Esquire, Spike Lee, and Snoop Dogg as well as contemporary giants like Kehinde Wiley, Mr. Cartoon, Shepard Fairey, Dalek, Mike Thompson, Jor One, and Claw Money, and dozens of others, DEFinition examines the evolution of hip-hop as a visual phenomenon with the historical depth that only an insider like Cey Adams can provide. Featuring more than 200 stunning photographs and illustrations as well as compelling essays by some of hip-hop's most seasoned voices, DEFinition illuminates the culture in a form that speaks to aficionados and newcomers alike.
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The best thing about my job is I paint people who's music I have loved for years. I think the reason my work looks the way it does is that I am a real fan of the subject matter. Put simply, "I love Hip-Hop."
A while ago I was fortunate enough to work in a commercial with some of my favorite artists. Here are a few shots from that...
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.. Me and one of my favorite female artists of ALL time, Amel Larrieux on set.
Kool Mixx National DJ and MC Contest...
Here are a couple of shots of Common signing the mural I did for this event...
Hey Mike, been a minute...you on FACEBOOK? Reason it's because myspace is becoming monotonous, but I don't really wanna lose seeing your stuff. Maybe I should just book mark your website right? Hmmm anywho thnkx in advance. Bless.
Hey Mike! Saw you in the new Image FX mag. Picked it up this past weekend and there you were. Way to go! You were in Juxtapoz awhile back, right? Take care!
Just showing love, hope all is well come check new shirta out and comment. Keep in touch and follow us on twitter and get updates on latest projects and designs. twitter.com/nasppj Shirts and Sherts Paw Print Jeans
THANK YOU.. for welcoming me ....i will learn N enjoy...your present with in the Links...of Friendship.. be well ...be happy....God bless U n Family...
Hey how's it going? Thanks for the friendship!! If you have facebook & want to keep updated on my work you can join my art group. Just simply click on the image below and then click 'join group'.
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