Kelly Thompson Illustrator, Producer & Creative Consultant

About me

Kelly Thompson is a New Zealander currently living in Melbourne, Australia. She is one of New Zealand’s most internationally recognised illustrators and creative directors, and has gained a reputation as a popular public speaker, educator and fashion enthusiast. Her talents have found her working for a variety of well known clients and brands around the world, with press naming Thompson NZ’s “It” girl - she is one to watch and constantly evolving. In recent years clients have placed much value on the Thompson brand which has lead to ambassadorship roles for the likes of Nintendo who chose Kelly not only for her art, but for her ability to speak publicly and reach a creative audience. This brand value has translated in to work as a creative consultant for businesses and individuals who admire Thompson’s direction, taste level and ability to appeal to a broad audience on various levels. She is intelligent, multifaceted and full of ideas. Thompson previously worked as an account manager and producer at The Jacky Winter Group, Australia's top talent agency. There she co-managing the work of over 100 artists, from promotion, client communication, budget, licensing and project management. Clients include Gary Pepper Girl, Escada Paris, Penguin Books, Covergirl, Nike, Mimco, and The Sunday Times (London). Thompson is regularly invited as a guest speaker at events and universities, and has spoken at Fashion Palette Sydney, the Semi-Permanent conferences in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand, along with hosting Masterclasses for Nintendo and Maybelline NY. In 2013 Kelly released her first book Darkness of Noon in collaboration with photographer Derek Henderson. During 2014 Kelly spoke on the Curvy Creative Panel as part of the Semi Permanent Sydney Conference and co-curated the Curvy book.

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Projects

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Fashion Illustrations Four Seasons Recruitment LondonFour Seasons Recruitment in London just revamped their website, and with it came a suite of new fashion illustrations relevant to each area of their site. I created 17 illustrations in total, here are a few.
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MAC Cosmetics NZFW 2015I was invited back as a guest at New Zealand Fashion Week 2015, and during my time there I sketched some of her top makeup looks as created by the talented makeup artists from M.A.C Cosmetics. Here are our favourites from the collection, these images were then gifted in frames from M.A.C to the designers for Christmas 2015.
CAMELLIA - NZ YOUR HOME AND GARDEN MAGAZINEFor twelve months NZ Home and Garden Magazine will have a monthly seasonal botanical illustration by me that you can pull out and collect. This is my third image of a Protea.
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LITTLE WHITE LIES MAGAZINE COVER ISSUE 49I was approached by Little White Lies magazine (UK) to illustrate actress Cate Blanchett as seen in Blue Jasmine for the cover of the Woody Allen issue. http://www.littlewhitelies.co.uk
BLAK S/S 15 Textile PrintsA youthful floral commission for BLAK and their Resort 15/16 collection. Developed in two variations across two colour ways these pieces are available from late Nov 2015.
BLAK Textile Print A/W2016My second print created for New Zealand brand BLAK. Developed in two colour ways this print is available in fabric variations across seven styles from early March 2016 and can be purchased from the BLAK store

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Work history

Illustrator, Producer and PhotographerFreelance

Jan 2005

Account Manager & Producer

Feb 2011 - May 2012

Skills

Fashion
Advertising
Art Direction
Drawing
Agency Sales
Animals
Client Services
Editorial
Editorial Fashion
Feminine
Illustrator
Photoshop
Fashion Illustration
Account Managment
Comercial