Intersection (2026) Original Oil Painting by Darren Thompson

Intersection is a culmination of an art career spanning more than 35 years, Beginning with editorial illustration to realism and, ultimately, abstract expressionism. As an editorial illustrator, I developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling and design. My work then shifted toward realism, emphasizing technical skill, observation, and the beauty of the natural world. my abstract expressionist paintings explore emotion, movement, and intuition through bold color, texture, and expressive mark-making. Each stage of my career has shaped an evolving artistic voice grounded in craftsmanship, curiosity, and creative exploration.

30 x 40 inch original abstract expressionism alkyd painting on birch panel ready to hang

AWARDS and SHOWS
100 Curators Collection Saatchi Online 2012
Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition 2010
Chicago Artist Coalition Group Show 2008
Society of Illustrators 2001, 2002
Laguna Beach Echoes and Visions 2002
Louisville Art Association 2002
American Visions 2002
Hoosier Salon 2002

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
Southwest Art Magazine Artist to Watch 2005
Art of the West 2002
Best of American Oil Painters, Volume 2, 2009

CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Harris Bank
Hickory Point Bank

Materials used:

oil on panel

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 76.2 x 101.6 x 5.08cm (framed) / 76.2 x 101.6cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative