Neale Thomas (b.1969) Liverpool, England. Neale studied Art in Liverpool 1986 – 1988, Kingston Polytechnic, London 1988 – 1991 and the University of London 1996 – 1997. He holds a BA (Hons) Illustration and a PGCE in Art and Design. He freelanced as an illustrator for almost 20 years and his work appeared in numerous periodical magazines. Since 2010, Neale has been painting the era of adventure. He now lives in Sweden with his wife and four children.