Ben Thompson is an illustrator and designer based in the Philadelphia area and a graduate of the University of the Arts with a BFA in illustration, where he was awarded the prestigious William H. Ely Award for his thesis project: Ludlow, An Illustrated Timeline. Ben blends his own love of 20th century artwork with current means of illustration and design, and has built a body of work that aims to connect the current moment with a shared past in a meaningful and accessible way.

Aside from the arts, Ben enjoys Root Beer, Cold War History, and Malcolm In the Middle!

benthompsonillustration@gmail.com