Michele Thompson is a contemporary American artist utilizing a limited palette to convey the energy and vibrancy of the natural world while exploring elements of human nature. Her work challenges and expands upon the foundations of Landscape, Vignette, and Vanitas traditions.

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A blog exploring our interconnectedness with ‘Nature’

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View fullsize 🕯️🖤🫥 Entering 2026 like this. #limitedpalette #oilpainting #upinflames #griefjourney
View fullsize This is an open invitation to celebrate Jacob's life in a place that was important to him, and will forever be important to us. Please join us in sharing stories, memories, a few tears, and a good laugh. May we find peace and joy in each other's comp
View fullsize It is with a heavy heart that I have to deliver this news: My brother, Jacob Thompson, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, August 23. We are shocked beyond words. I will have more information soon, but for now, please keep my brother and m
View fullsize 🥀💀✨ Death Becomes Her 12" x 9" #oilpainting #limitedpalette #gray #mementomori #vanitasart
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