Twilight Road - Tom Coolen

Tom Coolen

Tom Coolen, is a self-taught graphic and visual designer based in Hasselt, Belgium. Operating under the moniker ‘Mad Leif’, his self-initiated work is designed to give you a quiet sort of understated inspiration. We spend so much of our time as people building our identities, just as a matter of functioning in the world. Preoccupied with endless to do lists, responsibilities and a daily dose of noise coming from many directions. If he can provide a fellow human with a moment of relief, happiness or positive reflection, then he likes to think a seed of positivity has been planted.

The colours, gradients, shapes and patterns offer a short break, a focus on the light that's there, underneath it all. A bit like when you're in a forest and you manage to see sunlight coming through the branches.

The experimentation you can find within his designs is powered by the intensity of different emotions. Not only in the beauty of life, nature, both internal and external. It's also, or even more so important for him to find the meaning, or beauty, in even the most dire of feelings or circumstances.

Emotions can be a powerful material. He works this material into illustrations and designs. It is part of his growth as a designer, and more importantly as a human being.

Printing

Our artworks are giclée printed with up to 12 unique, pigment-based inks on thick, 200gsm, museum-quality, matte paper. Giclée printing offers superior colour accuracy, greater tonal range, and sharper detail. You won't find the same vibrancy and quality elsewhere.

Framing

Our hardwood frames are available in black, white and a natural wood finish. Made to order, each frame is hand-crafted with a sheet of gallery-grade, UV-protected, shatterproof acrylic. We seal our frames to prolong the life of the artwork. An East Side Studio London archival print will last for upwards of 100 years

Mounts

Our mounts are bevel-cut from bright white mount board. Artworks 12" x 16" or larger come with a 2" mount and artworks smaller than 12" x 16" come with a 1.5" mount.

Delivery & Shipping

Framed artworks are packaged with protective corners and eco-bubble wrap to ensure they make their way to you safely. We work with the most reliable shipping partners to ensure great care is taken from producing your order, all the way through to delivery.

Our unframed prints are rolled up in acid-free tissue paper and sent in protective cardboard packaging. Artworks are shipped via tracked delivery and your tracking number will be sent to you by email.

Returns

We accept returns up to 25 days from the date your order is placed. See more about our refund policy here.