For National Geographic’s Flowers Collection, Jimmy created a vibrant series of botanical illustrations that reinterpret the natural world through bold color palettes, abstract textures, and contemporary form.

This series includes iconic species such as the Forest Lily, Bromeliad Flower, Lobster Claw Plant, Corpse Flower, Rafflesia, Cup Fungus, Anthurium, Philodendrons, and Bird of Paradise. Each artwork transforms the familiar into something newly striking—balancing scientific accuracy with artistic imagination.

Thompson’s process blends digital painting with traditional printmaking aesthetics, giving the works a tactile, layered feel that resonates with both editorial storytelling and gallery settings. His approach emphasizes clarity, curiosity, and wonder, aligning seamlessly with National Geographic’s mission to illuminate and inspire connections with the natural world.

The Flowers Collection stands as a testament to Thompson’s ability to adapt his visual language for cultural institutions and global audiences. It demonstrates his strength in:

• Scientific storytelling through art – interpreting biological subjects with precision and accessibility.
• Bold visual experimentation – using unexpected colorways and textures to reframe perception.
• Client collaboration – delivering a suite of cohesive works that support National Geographic’s brand identity and editorial excellence.

With this project, Jimmy Thompson reaffirms his role as a visual interpreter of nature—an artist capable of translating the complexity and beauty of the living world into iconic, memorable design.