Tom Whalen

American illustrator and editorial artist

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To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.

American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
American illustrator and editorial artist | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

Tom Whalen is an American illustrator known for his distinctive graphic style that often features bold colors and geometric designs. His work is heavily influenced by pop culture, particularly comic books and movies, and he is recognized for creating striking poster art that captures the essence of the subjects he portrays.

Tom Whalen's Midjourney style is characterized by its vibrant color palette, often utilizing warm tones and contrasting colors to create a dynamic visual impact. The compositions are typically symmetrical with a central focus, featuring iconic characters from science fiction and superhero genres. The use of vector graphics and digital illustration techniques results in clean lines and sharp edges, giving the artwork a polished and modern appearance. The style draws inspiration from art deco and modernism, incorporating geometric patterns and stylized forms that evoke a sense of nostalgia while remaining firmly rooted in contemporary pop culture.

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