Deborah Thompson

 

About the Artist

Deborah Thompson's island landscapes have been renowned for years. Her signature paintings call to mind a timeless Hawai'i with a vintage flair. She works primarily in oils and acrylics but also creates 3 dimensional sculptural plaster murals and custom paints furniture.

She captures the beauty of Hawai'i with a special focus on detailed tropical botanicals. Having a distinct and recognizable style, Thompson's work has been sought and acquired by numerous private and public collectors throughout the United States, Asia and Europe.

Deborah makes her home with her husband Steve and two daughters Rachel and Emily on the Big Island in Hawi, Hawaii, a small rural artists community in the middle of ranch country. She spearheaded a summer Fine Arts Academy for children where she teaches them painting, sculpture and ceramics. She is an active part of the community here and takes pride in promoting Hawai'i's natural treasures and landscape in her artwork. Her work can be seen at Genesis Gallery at the Kings and Queens shops in Waikoloa, HI.

Born: 1967 New York

    Education:
  • 1989 BFA from C.W. Post-Long Island University
  • 1988 Parsons School of Design-Paris France-Fine Arts
  • 1990 The Finishing School of New York-Decorative Arts Major

    Notable Collectors:
  • Neil Young
  • Lisa Marie Presley
  • Kenny Loggins

    Corporate Commissions:
  • Tommy Bahamas - Mauna Lani, HI
  • Dermatology Office of Dr. Monica Scheel and Dr. Traub-Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kona Community Hospital - Emergency entrance waiting area
  • Waikoloa Kings Course golf pro shop
  • The Regency at Hualalai - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
  • Parker School Mural
  • Roslyn Savings Bank - Roslyn, New York

    Shows, Exhibits and Published works:
  • 2009 Kahilu Theatre art show and Ukulele show
  • 2008 Cover story of the North Hawaii News July 31, 2008
  • 2007 Cover of the Kona Views Magazine- June/July 2007
  • 2007 Kona Coffee label design- 2nd place
  • 2006 Big Island Women Arts Show
  • 2005 Harbor Gallery- One woman show
  • 2005 Peoples choice Coffee label award
  • 2004 Harbor Gallery- One woman show
  • 2003 Volcano's National Park Pele competition
  • 2003 Harbor Gallery-one woman show
  • 2003 Cover of Kona Views Magazine-Oct/Nov 2003
  • 2003 Featured in West Hawaii Today-April 4, 2003, vol.xxxv, NO 81
  • 2002 Big Island Art Guild Show-Wailoa Center Hilo
  • 2002 Harbor Gallery Show
  • 2001 Featured artist in National arts publication Art Business News
  • 2001 4 Images published Nationally and Internationally by Image Conscious, San Francisco
  • 2000 Cover of Kona views Magazine Sept/October2000
  • 1999 Kona Coffee Art Festival- 2nd place
  • 1995 "Long Island's Best Bathrooms", Rick Mills, House Magazine Jan/Feb 1995
  • 1993 "Designer's Showcase House", Women's Day, Vol.III, num.2, March 1993