illustration

Jimmy created this vibrant poster series for National Geographic, illustrating distinct ecological regions across the globe with his bold, modernist visual style. Each piece functions as a stylized travel poster—merging graphic clarity, saturated color palettes, and simplified natural forms to celebrate the diversity of our planet’s landscapes.

Aceh, North Sumatra
In this composition, a pair of gibbons moves across a sunlit branch, framed by tall coral-toned trees and layered jungle foliage. Thompson strips the rainforest down to expressive shapes and warm pastel hues, capturing the gentle motion and intimacy of life in the canopy. The piece evokes the humid, atmospheric quiet of Sumatra’s forests while keeping the imagery playful and approachable.

Tarma, Central Peru
This poster transforms the Andean highlands into a dreamlike, color-blocked landscape. A magenta mountain rises dramatically against a soft blue sky, with rolling fields and stylized vegetation radiating outward in bold stripes and geometric contours. Thompson’s use of unexpected color—pink peaks, teal shadows, apricot sun—turns the region’s rugged terrain into a vivid, contemporary scene.

Beni River, Bolivia
Depicting the lush river valley leading toward a towering sandstone cliff and cascading waterfall, this illustration highlights the dramatic contrast between Bolivia’s steep rock formations and its fertile river plains. Thompson uses sweeping lines and layered greenery to guide the eye through the composition, creating a sense of depth and motion. The palette—cool blues, warm ochres, and bright mint greens—invites viewers into a serene yet powerful landscape.

Across the series, Thompson balances editorial storytelling with graphic minimalism, resulting in illustrations that feel both iconic and emotionally resonant. Each piece honors National Geographic’s legacy of exploration while presenting the natural world through a fresh, design-forward perspective.