Ben Thompson, pencil artist consumer 

Ben Thompson was born in Hammond, IN. He began drawing at a very young age of 6. Ben is a self taught artist. Having only taken a few college courses later in his 30s after his 6 years active duty Army. His attention to detail and years of honing his craft he eventually found his style of art. Mostly creating art in mechanical pencil but has recently began exploring mixed media as colored pencil and ink. Through these various mediums he began creating utopian worlds filled with color, life & death, and planet & stars. Through the rabbit hole of imagination he makes dreams and nightmares come to life. 

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He resides in Chicago, IL with his beautiful and gorgeous fiancé Madison who is a Theatre actress. With them, the Queen of the household is their sweet Golden Doodle Grace. Ben has been through various walks of life due to his work in landscaping,  IT, the Army, and now working as a welder. This has taken him on a journey through IL, IN, Texas, Okinawa, Japan, Tokyo, New Zealand, Australia, and Afghanistan.

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Ben has studied various fields and holds an Associates in Information Technology, a Bachelors in Exercise Science, as well as certifications in Python coding through Harvard, a Fine Arts Degree, studied Automotive Technology, and Architecture.

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He is inspired by the talents of Laurie Lipton, HR Giger, and Zdzislaw Beksinski.

 

Art is a passion of his. "Through creation I find myself lost in my emotions filled with an abysmal array of energy pulsing through me. It drains me and fills me. As I create I am lost in my thoughts and I find myself traveling through the dark adding light. I love adding the smallest details into every piece and creating worlds that you could only dream of or be terrified from. I enjoy creating something that most may see as dark and disturbing and giving it light and an calmness."