Freestylee: Artist Without Borders / Artiste sans frontières

I want to make a difference with art and to bring awareness to the many social issues affecting large section of our planet. This is very important to me; using my creativity for positive change and peace activism. Art should speak loudly and make an impact for those who pause for a moment to look and think. Art should not only make pretty statements, but also make an impact on the lives of those who struggle or are oppressed. Art should shout; posters like the ones I create here should chronicle the economic and social divide that threaten the global community. I use beautiful photographs, art and posters to express these realities loudly.

If you would like to use my work for solidarity projects or if you would like to purchase my Poster prints (18"x24" with a 1/2" white border, actual size of the image area is 17"x23")

The rights to use my images (DIGITAL) are reasonable and I WOULD like to be remunerated in exchange for the use of my images as much as possible! However, I do allow the 'free' use of some images for projects that I feel passionate about.

mikethompson5@mac.com


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    cocoesperanza says:

    "Michael Thompson ...
    Not only does Michael create Exhibition Quality Art ... see his " Dark Mood " set
    but also personal photo expression of city culture, colour and nature which shouldn't be missed.

    Currently text and web links accompany his Professional Poster Art which is both Inspirational and Educational.
    It is enlightening as it manifests his desire to support the human race and voice in it's endeavour away from suppression of all kinds and towards a more just society.
    Michael, your work is striking and inspiring ...... it is also representative of the back up which many people of many countries need right now.

    Respects !
    Coco"

    11th July, 2011

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    FANIART AFRICA AMERICA says:

    "Michael, I am glad to call you a friend. You are a wonderful spirit and an excellent artist.. Thank god for allowing us to cross paths. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. Truly, you are beyond talented. I wish you the best of everything.! May you never lack anything in your journey! Thank you for being my friend!

    Always with love."

    21st August, 2010

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    Mi_kya (Off) says:

    "Michael is truly a brilliant artist; he takes us to a new level of
    consciousness with every poster he creates. Not only does he grab our attention with his art, but he takes the time to provide us with information to better understand his message.

    Whether it is for pleasure or a tool to help us become a better society, his talent continues to awe.

    Bravo my dear friend."

    24th March, 2010

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    Barrybar says:

    "I consider myself extremely lucky, for the past six months, to have been exposed to graphic art of the highest order, straight from the mind of Michael Thompson. And, based on the comments that I have seen during that time, I am assured that I am not the only one blown away by his work.

    But what truly impresses me about this young man is his commitment to fairness in this harsh world. He has placed himself, without apologies, in the struggle against discrimination, on the side of those wronged while, at the same time, never forgetting to celebrate the beauty to be found around us.

    Michael's graphic art always rests in the center of the bull's eye, and delivers the essence of whatever issue he chooses to focus his darts: be it the massacre in Gaza; guns in Kingston; racism everywhere; pain and sorrow. At the same time, he never fails to celebrate the things that call for celebrating.

    Michael's photostream is a one-stop shop. Not only does he deliver the finest graphic art anywhere, but he also supplies links to articles that tell the story which the art encapsulates. That makes him well rounded. Not only does he amaze and delight with his art, but he manages to focus our attention and contribute in a big way to our knowledge of the subjects on which he chooses to focus.

    Congratulations, my friend, and keep up the good work."

    27th April, 2009

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    cbmilne33 says:

    "Freestylee is a good Flickr friend.I would also recommend joining freestylee groups on freestylee's profile and favouriting freestylee's photographs."

    26th April, 2009

Name:
Michael Thompson
Joined:
September 2008
Hometown:
Easton
Currently:
One Love, Earth
Occupation:
Artist, Illustrator, Activist, Designer
Website:
http://downtownlalife.tripod.com/id636.html