“Thompson developed an elegant line in drawing, capturing the essence of his subject with deceptive simplicity and often a joyful exuberance reminiscent of Matisse. This quality of line is retained in Thompson’s print work, ranging from simple figure studies to more complex works like “Mother Eve”, completed in 1987. Eve, gazing impassively out at the viewer, sits amid her diminutive progeny, spread out as prolific as blades of grass. Her lush hair is filled with further evidence of nature’s fecundity. The book of Genesis provided a rich source of imagery for much of Thompson’s print work ...”