Tom Woolley
@tcwoolley.bsky.social
Freelance illustrator and map-maker. Living in Birmingham, UK.
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Excited to welcome illustrator Maz Leyden to our Autumn Social next week! If you're interested in illustration, design & running multiple freelance businesses it's sure to be an enlightening event. Come and meet other illustrators and like-minded creative souls:
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September 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Excited to welcome illustrator Maz Leyden to our Autumn Social next week! If you're interested in illustration, design & running multiple freelance businesses it's sure to be an enlightening event. Come and meet other illustrators and like-minded creative souls:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-soc...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-soc...
If you're a Birmingham/West Midlands-based illustrator we're hosting a meet-up next week in Digbeth. Come along for a chat and a draw with fellow friendly creatives. Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-sti...
#illustration #Birmingham
#illustration #Birmingham
March 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you're a Birmingham/West Midlands-based illustrator we're hosting a meet-up next week in Digbeth. Come along for a chat and a draw with fellow friendly creatives. Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-sti...
#illustration #Birmingham
#illustration #Birmingham
I've been working with Wojtek and Witch Pleas publishing on some new maps to accompany a new RPG game, Campfire. The game is currently crowdfunding and it sounds like a fantastic introduction to role playing games.
Campfire is crowdfunding!
It's my new game, designed for people new to tabletop RPGs: those who always wanted to try but were intimidated by thick rulebooks and tomes of lore.
If that sounds like you, please support and share. Thanks!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
It's my new game, designed for people new to tabletop RPGs: those who always wanted to try but were intimidated by thick rulebooks and tomes of lore.
If that sounds like you, please support and share. Thanks!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Campfire | The Any Story, Anywhere TTRPG
Campfire is the TTRPG for games on the go, a simple, single-rule roleplaying game you can take anywhere and play any story, with anyone. Its stainless steel case and washable cards make it perfect for...
www.backerkit.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I've been working with Wojtek and Witch Pleas publishing on some new maps to accompany a new RPG game, Campfire. The game is currently crowdfunding and it sounds like a fantastic introduction to role playing games.
I've written a new article for @creativeboom.com about how illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI:
www.creativeboom.com/insight/rise...
#illustration
www.creativeboom.com/insight/rise...
#illustration
Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI
As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. But by understanding AI's limitations, refining a unique style, and embracing new tools, creatives can sta...
www.creativeboom.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I've written a new article for @creativeboom.com about how illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI:
www.creativeboom.com/insight/rise...
#illustration
www.creativeboom.com/insight/rise...
#illustration
Had the pleasure of creating a new map for the Birmingham Light Festival. It's a new event for Birmingham and looks set to be a fantastic annual event that illuminates the City every February. Full programme available at www.birminghamlightfestival.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Had the pleasure of creating a new map for the Birmingham Light Festival. It's a new event for Birmingham and looks set to be a fantastic annual event that illuminates the City every February. Full programme available at www.birminghamlightfestival.co.uk
Voice of Paddington, Ben Whishaw, playing an ice-cold hired assassin was not the ending to 2024 I was expecting
December 17, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Voice of Paddington, Ben Whishaw, playing an ice-cold hired assassin was not the ending to 2024 I was expecting
Interesting use of AI by Pentagram to create a funky clip art library
Pentagram partner Paula Scher unapologetically defends using generative AI www.fastcompany.com/91240809/pen... #news #ai
Pentagram partner Paula Scher unapologetically defends using generative AI
Parts of the creative community erupted in outrage after partner Paula Scher and her team designed a government website using Midjourney.
www.fastcompany.com
December 6, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Interesting use of AI by Pentagram to create a funky clip art library
I'm at MAC Christmas Arts Market today until 5pm. Selling prints and Christmas cards. Lots of fantastic artists selling their wares #Birmingham
December 1, 2024 at 1:03 PM
I'm at MAC Christmas Arts Market today until 5pm. Selling prints and Christmas cards. Lots of fantastic artists selling their wares #Birmingham
November 25, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Finally wrote up a few notes from the talk I presented at Birmingham Design Festival all the way back in June:
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Great pics by @thombartley.bsky.social and fantastic illustrated notes by Pheeb Robinson.
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Great pics by @thombartley.bsky.social and fantastic illustrated notes by Pheeb Robinson.
November 22, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Finally wrote up a few notes from the talk I presented at Birmingham Design Festival all the way back in June:
tomwoolley.com/birmingham-d...
Great pics by @thombartley.bsky.social and fantastic illustrated notes by Pheeb Robinson.
tomwoolley.com/birmingham-d...
Great pics by @thombartley.bsky.social and fantastic illustrated notes by Pheeb Robinson.
New map of Brum City Centre now at Snow Hill Station #birmingham #illustration
New map of Colmore BID by @tcwoolley.bsky.social going up at Snow Hill station this afternoon
November 21, 2024 at 10:03 PM
New map of Brum City Centre now at Snow Hill Station #birmingham #illustration
Last four on Letterboxd. Currently rinsing my Mubi subscription boxd.it/2tCwh
November 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Last four on Letterboxd. Currently rinsing my Mubi subscription boxd.it/2tCwh
Here's a map I illustrated a few years ago for the Northumberland National Park. Really enjoyed drawing all the wildlife and landmarks on this. #northumberland #illustration #illustratedmap
November 20, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Here's a map I illustrated a few years ago for the Northumberland National Park. Really enjoyed drawing all the wildlife and landmarks on this. #northumberland #illustration #illustratedmap
Reposted by Tom Woolley
meanwhile on threads
November 18, 2024 at 10:06 AM
meanwhile on threads
Post your most popular art from Twitter.
This map was once retweeted by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and my mentions blew up!
This map was once retweeted by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and my mentions blew up!
November 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Post your most popular art from Twitter.
This map was once retweeted by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and my mentions blew up!
This map was once retweeted by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and my mentions blew up!
One of the nice things about this platform is I find myself humming ELO when using it
November 16, 2024 at 11:40 AM
One of the nice things about this platform is I find myself humming ELO when using it
Reposted by Tom Woolley
I've put together a #starterpack of illustrators based in, or focused on, UK publishing bsky.app/starter-pack... Do let me know if your name should be there :) #kidlit #kidlitUK #UKkidlit #kidliART #illustrator #illustrators
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November 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM
I've put together a #starterpack of illustrators based in, or focused on, UK publishing bsky.app/starter-pack... Do let me know if your name should be there :) #kidlit #kidlitUK #UKkidlit #kidliART #illustrator #illustrators
Selling my wares at The Jointworks tonight in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Two more Christmas markets coming up in the next few weeks.
November 15, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Selling my wares at The Jointworks tonight in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Two more Christmas markets coming up in the next few weeks.
I made this music map of Birmingham & the Black Country to celebrate the musical icons of the West Midlands. Includes musical heroes such as Duran Duran, Black Sabbath, UB40, ELO & many more. You can buy prints online: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
#birmingham #blackcountry #ub40 #duranduran
#birmingham #blackcountry #ub40 #duranduran
November 15, 2024 at 1:48 PM
I made this music map of Birmingham & the Black Country to celebrate the musical icons of the West Midlands. Includes musical heroes such as Duran Duran, Black Sabbath, UB40, ELO & many more. You can buy prints online: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
#birmingham #blackcountry #ub40 #duranduran
#birmingham #blackcountry #ub40 #duranduran
Upcoming Christmas markets I'll be selling map prints, postcards and Christmas cards at...
15th Nov - The Jointworks
30th Nov - Bournville Christmas Fayre
1st Dec - MAC Christmas Arts Market
Hopefully see you there! #birmingham #christmas #christmasmarket #shopindependent
15th Nov - The Jointworks
30th Nov - Bournville Christmas Fayre
1st Dec - MAC Christmas Arts Market
Hopefully see you there! #birmingham #christmas #christmasmarket #shopindependent
November 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Upcoming Christmas markets I'll be selling map prints, postcards and Christmas cards at...
15th Nov - The Jointworks
30th Nov - Bournville Christmas Fayre
1st Dec - MAC Christmas Arts Market
Hopefully see you there! #birmingham #christmas #christmasmarket #shopindependent
15th Nov - The Jointworks
30th Nov - Bournville Christmas Fayre
1st Dec - MAC Christmas Arts Market
Hopefully see you there! #birmingham #christmas #christmasmarket #shopindependent
Hello! Trying Bluesky on for size. I'm a freelance illustrator and map-maker based in Birmingham, UK. This Tolkien Trail map I created shows some of the buildings and landmarks that inspired JRR Tolkien during his time living in Birmingham. #illustratedmap
November 13, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Hello! Trying Bluesky on for size. I'm a freelance illustrator and map-maker based in Birmingham, UK. This Tolkien Trail map I created shows some of the buildings and landmarks that inspired JRR Tolkien during his time living in Birmingham. #illustratedmap