Thomas Philbrick is an artist, writer, draftsman, and composer from rural New Hampshire, living in Detroit, Michigan. His art and short stories have appeared in multiple American and European reviews. He can be found on Instagram @philbrick_arts or www.thomasphilbrick.com. His graphite artwork has twice been featured at the international art festival ArtPrize, as well as a variety of shows, exhibitions, and publications throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. His work highlights the subtlety and intimacy of the graphite medium by depicting moments of contemplation, introspection, and silence. His primary artistic influences are sculptor Alexander Stoddard, draftsman Jono Dry, and painter Carl Brenders.