Vanessa J. Thompson

Vanessa J. Thompson is a multifaceted artist and illustrator with a focus on children's book illustration and caricature art. As the owner of Vanessa J. Thompson Illustration & Design since April 2010, Vanessa specializes in creating visuals based on authors' manuscripts using traditional media, which are then edited digitally. In addition to freelance work, Vanessa has provided caricature services at Goofy Faces Caricatures since April 2015, offering live caricature drawings and exceptional customer service at events like Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. A diverse background in the food service industry includes roles at Lizard's Thicket Restaurants and Waffle House, emphasizing strong customer service skills. Previous experience as an administrative assistant and lab monitor, alongside a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Illustration from Winthrop University, showcases Vanessa's organizational skills and artistic talents.