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Thomas Phillips thomasphillips

Freelance illustrator

I'm a freelance illustrator from Shropshire, United Kingdom. My job consists of taking real life stories and using simplified imagery to interpret them into a visual format. The flat colours and metaphoric devices present in my work are the result of a refinement process that aims to include only relevant visual aides to communicate the message to the viewer as quickly as possible, an approach developed whilst studying illustration at the University of Derby, from which I graduated in January 2011. Although I'm happy to apply this way of working to any project I find it is particularly well suited to the editorial market where I've had the privilege of working for clients such as The Independent and The Financial Times.

Website: thomasphillipsillustration.com

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thomasphillips added an article Creative enterprise in the East Midlands

The current economic situation facing our coalition and governments across the globe means that the future is being viewed with much uncertainty. No one in employment is taking their job for granted, while it is hard to predict what inflation levels will be or how much the price of fuel will be twelve, or even six months down the line. Yet despite the gloom hanging over many sectors the conditions for those looking at going into business are better than one might presume.
  • 12th May
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Last day before a 10-day break and hopefully some sun:)
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I just published a new project to my @behance portfolio: http://t.co/ofcCqDsK
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@BVDillustration good luck :)
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@KateHaresnape it isn't, the Banks' Mill one has more of a square end.
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  • 1st May
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Had a pleasant surprise this morning when the postman dropped off a copy of the Scottish edition of the TES from the beginning of April containing a piece of my work. This was for the Comment & Analysis section in regards to putting students at the heart of further education.

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Hoping for a robust sort of day.
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@BVDillustration very well thank you. Busy in the good sense of the word, working on metal objects atm. Hope you're well.
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Well done to the organisers of the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival for putting on a gd show over the wkend, humorous & inspiring:)
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All facebook businesses pages changed to the new format on Friday. You can visit mine here: http://t.co/2YDOtofy
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New post at: http://t.co/WqLP8ugr
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Recently commissioned piece for the cover of this month's In Business magazine.

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Positive client feedback always makes for a pleasant start to the week.
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Attended the Cultural Olympiad press launch for the East Midlands in Nottingham today, looks very promising for the region.
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Good luck to @Grandpalews on BBC's One Show tonight and thanks for the pie, it was delicious.
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@KateHaresnape just picked it up funnily enough. Your poor old dad lol.
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@KateHaresnape Brilliant, really appreciate that Kate cheers.
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Some long overdue updates at: http://t.co/vUx1epGC
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@KateHaresnape The Olympics will be the main theme, but a full content list hasn't been composed yet. The enterprise section will continue.
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@KateHaresnape thanks kate. Think they'll start in a few weeks as long as we can arrange a convenient time. How is life in Spain?
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Morning everyone, working on a logo design for a company selling tropical food, should help take my mind off the snow.
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thomasphillips added an article Derby arts cuts & Innovation

There’s no doubting that Derby, with the likes of Joseph Pickford, John Lombe and Charles Rolls in its ranks, has played a major role over the last few centuries in helping Britain become a world leader in fields such as architecture, manufacturing and engineering. In modern times computer gamers may have pointed out it is also the birthplace of the Playstation sensation Tomb Raider. However, with the nation currently in the middle of its worst financial crisis since the 1940’s, the class of 2012 will have to think on its feet in order to survive this difficult period.
  • 13th Jan
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thomasphillips added an article Change of tune at Derby's Silk Mill

The former industrial museum is at the centre of a dynamic transformation of Derby’s museums, arts and cultural offer. It has always been a key figure in the city and we want this globally significant site (the world’s First Factory and the southern gateway to the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site) to be the modern hub for the renewal of a world class, world changing, living tradition of creativity and the making of real things.
  • 13th Jan
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Have had a few pieces published in the Financial Times-Weekend recently. This one related to the theme of building new houses.

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Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces when returning to the University of Derby for the private view of the Images 35 exhibition on Monday. The exhibition, which consists of work from the Images 35 annual, is currently on tour around the UK and will be at the Markeaton Street Campus until 4th February 2012. I was one of six UoD graduates selected including Rachel Slack, whose illustration is featured above.
For more information go to:
http://www.theaoi.com

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This weekend is the Open Studios event at Banks' Mill Studios . It promises to be a special event with so many talented people situated here. Perfect for those looking to give something a bit different this Christmas. Please come along and say hello.
For more information visit: www.banks-mill.evolvederby.co.uk
Flyer illustration: Heather Horsley

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The Images 35 front cover and the page showcasing my Building Intelligence piece. It's the Association Of Illustrators annual publication and contains a fantastic range of work by illustrators from all over the UK. You can buy a copy by getting in touch with the Association Of Illustrators at: www.theaoi.com

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Less than a week until the Open For Business business trade fair and exhibition at the University of Derby's Enterprise Centre. I will be exhibiting along with a range of representatives from different industries. Would be great to see as many people as possible attend. For opening times please see the flyer attached.

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This piece, which can been seen in Derby City Centre was recently commissioned by the Derby City Council as part of an exhibition titled, Derby City of Invention. It is based on the Derby philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903). To find out more about the project and view the other artworks please visit this site: http://www.visitderby.co.uk/things-to-do/wayfinding/city-of-invention

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I came up with this piece after seeing my relaxing Saturday afternoon watching the cricket constantly interrupted by the rain.

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Been experimenting with textures recently. Here's a piece based on cutting carbon emissions.

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Today will see the result of the referendum election. Whatever the result it's certainly an issue that has divided the opinion of David Cameron and Nick Clegg.

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thomasphillips added an article Con_flict: A State of Disharmony An interview with Ivan S..

From 30 April to 10 July Derby’s Museum & Art Gallery will be invaded by around 300 action men as part of Ivan Smith’s Con_flict: a state of disharmony exhibition.
  • 26th Apr
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thomasphillips added an article Arts in Derby: Moving with the times

The council’s decision in October to temporarily close the Silk Mill Museum for two years (although the ground floor is predicted to be reopened much sooner) allowing it to be moth balled was initially met with a hostile reaction amongst locals angry at the prospect of losing one of its main cultural assets. However, the £200,000 saved as a result of moth balling the Silk Mill will benefit the city by allowing more of the Derby Museum and Art Galleries collection to be displayed for public viewing.
  • 26th Apr
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thomasphillips added an article Pakistani Floods Appeal- Art Auction

This month Derby will be showcasing artwork produced by some of the biggest names in the art world. Works by internationally renowned artists such as Jeremy Deller and Julian Opie will be available for purchase, whilst Grayson Perry and Martin Parr have donated signed books all in aid of raising money for the Pakistani Floods Appeal.
  • 5th Mar
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thomasphillips added an article Arts in Communities

There’s no doubt the arts and culture organisations in Derby are putting on some great shows and exhibitions. Combined with the high standard of work produced in creative spaces such as Banks’ Mill they have helped Derby with its status as a city of culture. However, without a keen level of interest shown by the general public these institutions would find it difficult to survive.
  • 11th Jan
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thomasphillips added an article A Trip to Quad

The arrival of the New Year will see a wealth of high quality cultural events appearing in QUAD, with the work of practitioners from the fields of film, photography and painting all scheduled to feature during the first quarter of 2011.
  • 11th Jan