Portfolio Review: Zach Thompson Talks His Portraits of Rappers and Drawings of City Life

Detroit-based artist Zach Thompson explains the inspiration behind his impressive work.

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Zach Thompson, aka vizualzmt, is a 21-year-old freelance artist based in a suburb just outside of Detroit. Thompson's vibrant illustrations of rappers, cultural icons, and urban scenes are filled with energy. His dynamic images are both playful and demonstrate his serious skill. Thompson has depicted the likes of Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, The Creator, and others in his unforgettable style.

According to the artist's bio, Thompson "tries to create art that people can relate to, laugh at, and indulge in." We got in tough with Thompson, who explained the inspiration behind much of his work. Here is our Portfolio Review: Zach Thompson Talks His Portraits of Rappers and Drawings of City Life. You can see more of Thompson's work on Instagram and Twitter.

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Fear & Loathing

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Take You Back Cover Art for Noname Gypsy

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Vic Mensa Doodle

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Freddie Gibbs Portrait

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Lost

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Danny Brown Portrait

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Outskirts

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MellowHigh Portrait

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Hand Drawn Vans

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Classified

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A$AP Rocky iPhone Doodle

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Tyler, The Creator Portrait

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