Ruth Thompson
As an artist, Ruth Thompson has always been drawn to myths and the fantastic. They create original drawings and painting bringing to life the world of long ago and legendary. All their work is created with pencil, ink, charcoal, oil paints and digital programs. Thompson has been a professional artist working in the fantasy art world for over 30 years. Their dragons, knights and faerie paintings have been licensed for products the world over including Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas, the Franklin Mint, Tate & Company, Hot Topic, Pacific Trading Company, Unicorn Collectibles & Barnes & Noble.
Gallery
Target audience
Gender
Male
Female
Age group
Kids (3-12)
Teen (13-19)
Young Adult (20-25)
Adult (26+)
Product categories
• Accessories • Apparel • Domestics • Electronics & Accessories • Food & Beverages • Footwear • Furniture & Home Furnishings • Gifts & Novelties • Health & Beauty • Housewares • Infant Products • Publishing • Sporting Goods • Stationery & Paper • Toys & Games • Video Games / Software / Interactive • Open to Other
Channels of distribution
• Mass merchandisers and mass market stores • Department stores • Mid-tier department stores • Value retailers and dollar stores • Off-price retailers and factory outlets • Warehouse or membership clubs • Online retailers and e-commerce marketplaces • Direct-to-consumer (DTC) • Specialty
Notable successes
• 🎨 30+ Years as a Professional Fantasy Artist; For more than three decades, Ruth has created dragons, knights, faeries, valkyries, and legendary fantasy worlds for collectors worldwide. • ⚔️ Creator of the Best-Selling “Dragonblade” Series: Her iconic Dragonblade collection has become a licensing success story across figurines, wall art, collectibles, and specialty giftware. • 🎭 Major Presence at Renaissance Festivals & Comic Cons: Regularly featured at some of the largest Renaissance Festivals and Comic Cons across the United States, helping drive fan engagement and product sales. • 🛍️ Licensed by Major Retail & Collectible Brands: Artwork has appeared on products through partners including Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, Franklin Mint, Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas, and specialty fantasy retailers.