I began drawing about the age of  4 just prior to entering Catholic  elementary school Ascension on  107th Street, NYC. 1951. Then I  stopped drawing until I left  Catholic School. 1960  STATEMENT Art Education:  Lehman College CUNY MFA 1993 BFA  1991 Welcome to the Artpad Gallery ~ Artworks by James Lanigan Thompson Made with Xara I make art because it pleases me.  And, with some luck, pleases you. While I am developing this site a more professional display of my works can be found on the following links: Finearts America   http://james-laniganthompson.artistwebsites.com/ Art Review http://www.artreview.com/profile/ARTPAD CONTACT 914 588 5662 INQUIRY@ARTPAD.COM Everything is for sale - almost. I have to eat too : )