Brett W. Thompson

LOVING OVERWHELM II - large street abstract painting on canvas

2023

Artist: Brett W. Thompson Title: JOYFUL FORGETFULNESS Size: 48 x 48 inches Medium: Krink and Montana marker, acrylic on stretched canvas Signature: En verso Unique "Joyful Forgetfulness" is an intricate street abstract painting on canvas, part of Brett W. Thompson's ongoing "Fluidtoons" series. This series encompasses an intuitive expression of cartoon art, spanning drawings and paintings on various surfaces, including paper, canvas, walls, and even the human body. It also extends to hand-drawn animations. Thompson's artistic journey began in childhood when his parents, his mother being a painter and his father an epidemiologist, encouraged his penchant for doodling. This creative outlet soon turned into a fervent passion. In the mid-1990s, Thompson coined the term "Fluidtoons" to describe his distinctive style, characterized by interconnected, cartoony line art. His influences include artists like Keith Haring and a wide spectrum of cartoon genres, from the early "rubber hose" animation to 1990s Nickelodeon classics like "Ren & Stimpy." Notably, comic strip artist Steve Dickenson once praised his work, emphasizing that "filling pages like this is a great way to develop your style." Thompson's approach to creating Fluidtoons art is spontaneous and meditative, allowing him to enter a "flow state" – a psychological concept introduced by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi in 1975. This state describes complete immersion, heightened focus, and intense enjoyment during an activity. For Thompson, drawing Fluidtoons serves as a form of mindfulness practice. While Brett Thompson...

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