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. Deborah also specializes in faux finishes and decorative painting executing projects for interior designers and clients for the past 20 years. Thompson, born in New York City in 1967, earned a BFA in fine arts and trained classically in Paris, France for 1 year at Parsons School of Design.

Thompson 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. Thompson makes her home with her husband Steve and two daughters Rachel and Emily on the Big Island of Hawai'i in Hawi, a small, rural artists community in the middle of ranch country.She is an active part of the community and takes pride in promoting Hawai'i natural treasures and landscape in her artwork. Thompson's art can be found at Genesis Galleries at the Queens Marketplace at Waikoloa. (808) 886-1770  www.genesisgalleryhawaii.com

                                                 
                                              
                                     Services and Specialties
                 Paintings on Canvas                      Murals
              Luster Stone                                 Venetian Plaster
              Wood Graining                              3-D Plaster Sculptural Murals        
              Faux Finishes                                Hand Painted Furniture
              Crackle and Leafing
                     
Corporate Commissions:
Gallery of Harry Wishard at the Parker Ranch Center, Kamuela, HI
Tommy Bahamas Restaurant- Mauna Lani, Kohala Coast, HI
Dermatology office of Dr. Monica Scheel-Kona, HI
Kona Community Hospital- Kona, HI
The Regency at Hualalai- Kona, HI
Parker School Mural- Kamuela, HI
Roslyn Savings Bank-Roslyn, NY

Shows, Exhibits and Published works:
2009 At Home Magazine West Hawai'i Today September 2009
2008/2009 Kahilu Theatre Art Show and Ukulele Show
2008  Cover Story of the North Hawaii News July 31, 2008
2007  Cover of Kona Views Magazine- June/July 2007
2007  Kona Coffee Label design - 2nd place
2006  Big Island Woman Arts 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, NO81
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/Oct 2000
1999  Kona Coffee Art Festival- 2nd Place
1995  "Long Island's Best Bathrooms", Rick Mills, House Magazine Jan/Feb1995
1993  "Designer's Showcase House", Women's Day, Vol. III, num.2, March 1993

Thompson spearheaded the Summer Arts Academy offering a 3- day multi-media fine arts workshop for children ages 5-12.  Workshop curriculum explores:
 *drawing and composition               
* acrylic painting on canvas
* mask making with plaster gauze
* gyotaku fish prints and mono-prints        
* watercolor painting on paper           
* hand made paper making techniques 
* mosaics with glass tiles, shells and a variety of found objects
* hand building and pottery wheel techniques with air dry clay
 The class helps children express their creativity in a safe, warm and artistic environment.