Tom Marshall

Photo colouriser and artist

Tom Marshall - Photo colouriser and artist
Born

February 25th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English photo colouriser and artist, known for enhancing and restoring historical photographs through colorization techniques. Developed a unique style that merges traditional artistry with digital technology. Contributed significantly to the visual representation of historical events, allowing contemporary audiences to engage with the past in a new way.

Restored numerous historical photographs

Pioneered techniques in photo colourization

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