Thomas Wolfe

Thomas Wolfe – Designer

Experienced Illustrator Crafting Engaging Picture Book & Middle Grade Art with a Distinctive Textured, Printmaking Style.

Overview

I'm Thomas, an award-winning illustrator with an MA in Illustration (Distinction) from Falmouth University. My work brings stories and concepts to life with a unique blend of vibrant color and a rich, tactile, printmaking-inspired aesthetic. While my diverse portfolio includes extensive conceptual and editorial illustration (with a strong focus on health sciences), I have a particular passion for crafting compelling narratives and captivating characters for picture books and middle-grade novels, including fantasy. My experience includes illustrating the award-winning children's book for Crohn's & Colitis UK, and I have a background in self-published narrative work. I'm ready to bring a fresh, textured visual world to your next story!

Services
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing
Fiction
Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Charity Film Awards: People's Choice Award
  • World Illustration Awards: Longlisted in Children's Books Category
Certifications
  • MA Illustration (Distinction) - Falmouth University
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop (Adobe)
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator (Adobe)
  • Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign (Adobe)
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design (Adobe)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2024 — May, 2024 (4 months)
Served as Illustrator and Consultant for a major European Ulcerative Colitis campaign, creating 10 unique, positive illustrations. Developed visuals depicting resilience for brochures, internal materials, and animated video, translating sensitive health topics with empathy.

Self-employed

Jul, 2020 — Jul, 2020 (7 days)
Produced an engaging 'make-with-me' origami cat tutorial video to further involve child readers and charity supporters. Managed content storyboarding and design to foster creativity and community connection.

Self-employed

May, 2020 — Jun, 2020 (about 1 month)
Designed and painted an immersive 'Enchanted Forest' storytelling space, featuring whimsical book-mining magic gnomes. This vibrant, full-room mural continues to inspire children's imagination and activities 5 years on.

Self-employed

Oct, 2019 — Mar, 2020 (5 months)
Crohn’s & Colitis UK Charity – Lead Illustrator & Author, Meet The Crohn’s and Colitis Cats Authored and illustrated an award-winning children's picture book simplifying complex medical concepts for young audiences. Managed full project lifecycle, including collaboration with animators for an animated book version.

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