Cameron Thompson -Soul Birds

Cameron Thompson is a Bay Area-based artist whose vibrant, layered paintings explore the intersection of nature, music, memory, and freedom. Best known for his “Soul Birds,” Thompson’s paintings of birds both in flight and perched embody liberation, resilience, healing, and the power of perspective. Working with acrylic, brush, and original 45 record sleeves, he creates richly textured compositions rooted in color, movement, and cultural memory.

A lifelong record collector and DJ, Thompson draws deeply from the rhythm, soul, and storytelling of music, weaving its energy into his work. His connection to birds and the natural world adds a spiritual dimension, with the Soul Birds serving as messengers of hope, transformation, and possibility. Through his paintings, Thompson invites viewers to rise above boundaries, shift their perspective, and find joy and connection in the world around them.