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Cranston Fine Arts  Sport Art and Artists Sport Artists More Sport Artists R to Z  Thompson, Michael |
| Michael Thompson |
Michaels interest in art and painting commenced at University whilst studying Architecture. However his father who had been involved with motorsport for many years introduced him to the delights of competitive motoring and by the age of 19 Michael had already competed on his first International Rally. The competitive bug had bitten deeply and for the next 15 years he pursued a successful motoring career, competing on rallies throughout Europe as well as all over the UK. He also took part in many circuit races both in cars and on bikes winning several trophies. Whilst competing he started covering events for the motoring press and has had many articles published in all the well known motoring journals. A series of bad accidents left Michael partly disabled and led to his sporting retirement, but it did rekindle his interest in art, but painting motoring subjects not buildings! Michael has gradually built up a significant client base for his dramatic contemporary style and has completed commissions for many competitors, sponsors and teams within the motorsports world, however during 2004 Michael was asked to produce an equine portrait as a gift for a team owners wife. This has gradually led to a growth in equine commissions and now this category of painting forms a substantial sector of Michaels work. During his career Michaels work has appeared in many magazine articles both in the UK and abroad. In 1999 Michael went International with sell out exhibitions of his original paintings in the USA and Japan. He has regularly had his works exhibited in London at Brooklands, Goodwood Festival of Speed, and various Silverstone meetings. He has also appeared at the Autosport Racing Car Show and the Motor Show at the Birmingham NEC. Michael now works from his studio in the Somerset countryside with his wife Shirley and surrounded by a tribe of cats and dogs to keep him company. |
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British Lions on Tour by Michael Thompson. Richard Burns and Robert Reid. Peugeot 206 WRC |
The Italian Job by Michael Thompson Ralf Schumacher winning the first Grand Prix of his career in the Williams FW23. Ralf dominated the San Marino Grand Prix from the first corner to the chequered flag giving Williams its first win since 1997. History was made when the Schumachers became the first brothers in Formula 1 to win a Grand Prix. Imola April 2001. |
Masters of Strategy II by Michael Thompson. Ferrari Pit Stop 2001. |
Reflections of a Champion by Michael Thompson. Marcus Gronholm. Peugeot 206 WRC. |
Green Giant by Michael Thompson. Eddie Irvine. Jaguar-Cosworth 2002 |
Magic Red by Michael Thompson. No text for this item |
Return of the Cat by Michael Thompson Eddie Irvine and Johnny Herbert. Jaguar Cosworth R1s |
Young Gun by Michael Thompson. Jenson Button. Reanult R202 |
A Scottish Gentleman by Michael Thompson. David Coulthard. McLaren Mercedes MP4/13 |
Rain or Shine by Michael Thompson Richard Burns and Robert Reid. Subaru Impreza WRC 99 |
High Flier by Michael Thompson. Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. Ford Focus WRC |
High Five by Michael Thompson Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. Subaru Impreza WRC 98 |
Superbike Super Champion by Michael Thompson. Carl Fogarty - Ducati Performance - World Superbike Champion 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999. |
David Coulthard by Michael Thompson. Marlboro McLaren Mercedes MP4/11. 1996. |
Close Encounters by Michael Thompson. M. Schumacher / JP Montoya. Brazilian GP 2001. |
James Hunt by Michael Thompson. McLaren M26 Ford Cosworth. World Champion 1976. |
Juan for Williams by Michael Thompson. No text for this item |
Jackie Stewart by Michael Thompson. Elf Tyrrell Ford 006. World Champion 1973. |
Scottish Power by Michael Thompson. David Coulthard. McLaren |
Master on Two Wheels by Michael Thompson. Valentino Rossi. Honda RC211V |
Damon Hill by Michael Thompson. Rothmans Williams Renault FW18. World Champion 1996. |
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