The Art of Richard Thompson

[@marktaylor3489]

Richard Thompson was an amazing cartoonist and illustrator and a true inspiration. God rest, Richard, and thanks for your wonderful work.

[@luvdomus]

Wow, I had no idea Richard Thomson was so afflicted and in a wheelchair. Loved his work for years.

[@BeLoud13]

Yes, Parkinson's is such a B-word. I have been re-reading the comics, they remain fresh and funny!

[@garymcguire8529]

I've never heard of Richard Thompson, but I will now remember his unforgettable art.

[@gsupreeth]

Thank you for making this documentary. The man was a towering genius.

[@NorminaDelaCruz]

In tears,with full of admiration for the craftmanship he shared to the public.I am an artist held nothing to get acknowledged,but,his,,shined through on a heydays of his life.He deserved it.

[@AustintxweirdO78745RGC]

Never heard of him but I have seen alot of his work this was a fantastic tribute about him the man had class rest in peace to a master

[@Jonalexher]

wow what an amazing artist, I just discovered Richard Thompson today... may he rest in peace.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Man, this guy is such a comedic genius in the field of comic strips!!!

[@katana2665]

What a tragedy to lose such a talent during his prime...a great loss for cartoonists.

[@FRWHELAN]

This guy's got a million styles!

[@Petemejia77]

17:19 That's the Petey watercolor Bill Watterson did for Thompson's Parkinson's fundraiser!

[@GlideLA]

Thanks you for all the laughs you gave us in our family. RIP to a brilliant cartoonist and artist. :-(

[@SketchIwerks]

After reading that comment i don't very nervous. I love to draw my own comics and cartoons, but I'm afraid that I won't be as good as the cartoonist I look up to.

[@GlideLA]

@@SketchIwerks Be fearless & humorous! The courage of comedy be your guide.

[@Doug-nr3gh]

​@@SketchIwerks you can do it !!! Study fun with a pencil by Andrew Loomis and youre drawing will improve ten fold. Draw draw draw and you ll get better

[@tonym994]

he makes me want to attack my sketchbook. in hopes of sometime being near as good as him. all the best going forward ,Rich.

[@tonym994]

I'm sorry. been out of touch. didn't know we lost him. rest easy, rich. cartoons are hit or miss for me, despite how well or how badly they're drawn. Richard's work is exactly what I like to see in cartooning. it's a major hit, always.

[@ruthjames9278]

just came across this so amazing, RIP Legend

[@erickimball6167]

Touching and wonderful.

[@matki3834]

I cried so much watching this

[@ClarenceHW]

As did I

[@cindygoldman8508]

Bravo, Richard. Rest in peace.

[@amarinegripond1915]

beautiful portrait... of a lovely human being

[@cartoonmark75]

Just discovered Richard, I’m blown away. Brilliant.

[@duaneeickhoff288]

I am one of those who hadn’t encountered Richard Thompson; now I have and am very thankful.

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

Wonderful piece on this amazing artist & cartoonist - always been a huge fan & follower ... I am a cartoonist by love (not trade) too & was diagnosed w-MS same year as his Parkinson’s diagnosis and can no longer draw/create ... makes me feel like I am not alone 😉

[@unknown6390]

Fantastic video documentary. Now I have a new favorite artist ❤

[@jhunter1021]

A Profound, Powerful and Emotional Celebration . So very good.

[@gnuPirate]

Amazing artist ! Great film. Thank you for making it , and making it available.

[@rickjones4114]

What a talented, lovely and brave man. I stumbled upon this accidentally due to the English songwriter and guitarist of the same name (another huge and under sung talent), but am now very much a fan of this Richard Thompson. My best wishes to everyone supporting him, and my thanks for his gifts to the world.

[@08jules]

What a beautiful tribute to an incredible artist.

[@AGoodJoe]

Thank you, Richard. 🙏

[@deb-dfreeman1382]

Incredible

[@AnhjunLozfen]

Such a wonderful documentary. Thanks a million!

[@scottschoen3362]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@superfly2449]

This guy, Richard Thompson, has made me so happy, and so sad.

[@alherman1279]

Truly one the best cartoonist that ever graced the printed page. I have enjoyed his work for many years and this is a great tribute to his talent.

[@bubblehead78]

I've never heard of Richard... probably for reason mentioned in the video. What an amazing talent! His caricatures are particularly awesome... @18:50 Obama/Roosevelt... wow, what genius. New fan.

[@AudreyWatson-c8k]

Wow! Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@funwithFred]

I am in awe of his talent.....

[@johnwade5958]

Amazing - what a talent.

[@kidsartschoolsandyflett5741]

I ADORE Richard's work!! Since I discovered him, I've been on the hunt to track down a copy of "Richard's Poor Almanac". Alas, no success as yet, except as an online comic. Hoping one day it will go to reprint!

[@everynewdayisablessing8509]

Great little documentary. This inspired me to write a poem about the need for all creative people to create now, don't wait for later. You don't know how much time you have left. Beautiful and sad documentary, but I'm glad I watched it. I've never heard of him and his art is just brilliant, such talent. RIP Richard, your art will live on.

[@annjuurinen6553]

Delightful and brilliantly funny. He captured the essence of people and situations.

[@SalvationCR]

Magnifique and so sad. Such a huge talent!

[@suzanne.laflamme4740]

You are the best one ❤❤❤

[@kuttyreyes5817]

Magistral!!

[@skycolt45]

I really liked the video and I sure do hope Mr. Thompson is still doing good up to this day.

[@LeonieMateer]

Such amazing talent!

[@dopeymark]

I have been in the DC Metro area for 30 years, and I remember when Gene swapped roles with Richard Thompson. Sunday section of the Washington Post. Good times.

[@Grimes60]

Never heard of him, absolutely amazing ❤️😃

[@russellhelix]

Thank you.

[@joseadrianoqueiroz6431]

Muito bom! thanks

[@dustinray1840]

Genius

[@evelyne7071]

WOW !

[@XAVIERCUERVO]

rest in peace Genius thanks for the laughs

[@petermgruhn]

Anybody else see some Ralph Steadman and some Saul Steinberg popping in here and there?

[@Doug-nr3gh]

Searle influence as well ... Richard is fantastic!

[@lucianoarbiza3106]

💟🇺🇸 BUENISIMO !!!..😂

[@TanmoyTheArtist]

Wow..

[@petermgruhn]

You know what's weird? I loved Cul de Sac. I bought the giant collection. ... I didn't know his name. I think it has more to do with other factors, but still.

[@petermgruhn]

"The Big Pop-Up Book of Giant Squids"

[@lolcompany4u]

RIP -.-

[@Michaelkaydee]

Parkinsons is so cruel

[@greggoreo6738]

His work is reminiscent of Pete Searle from the 1950s & '60s please see Pete Beard's The UNSUNG ILLUSTRATORS. To take nothing from Richard. He does have a predecessor of similar genius. Respectfully yours Gregg Oreo Long Beach Ca Etats Unis

[@skycolt45]

does anyone knew the soundtracks for the vid?

[@AustintxweirdO78745RGC]

When did he pass away

[@GVI-Video-Production]

It was in 2016

[@Doug-nr3gh]

​@@GVI-Video-Productionthat's so sad ... So talented

[@skycolt45]

2021

[@electrojones]

The last great comic strip artist.

[@hblee88]

What difference does it make?!

[@robertcook2680]

Richard Thompson is SO great! CUL DE SAC is the LAST great newspaper comic strip that ever will be...and it is one of the best that ever was. As great as is Bill Watterson and as was CALVIN AND HOBBES, Thompson and CUL DE SAC are better!

[@Michaelkaydee]

Who's the one twit that thumbed this down?

[@elcucdullcluc7400]

Miskina

[@nobodyguy4524]

So Parkinson's took his ability to even speak in a higher voice while crippling his stature? Geez that sucks man hope he had fun in his early years

[@eddielindaa]

Wonderful person

[@robertdevos7]

This is superb! What a brilliant mind!!

[@theblastedfrench]

What a guy. I hope he and his family are doing well.