Summary
From a young age Michael's passion for visual storytelling through video games, movies, and animation has played a critical role in his development as an artist. Stimulated by exploration with an eagerness for creative problem solving keeps Michael learning and pushing his skills, always seeking to improve and enhance his design sensibilities.
Primarily focused in character and creature concept art, Michael has also contributed to fully rendered illustrations, props, and environmental designs throughout his 10+ years working as a professional artist across a multitude of projects within the entertainment industry.
Aside from drawing and painting, Michael spends most of his time traveling and going on hiking adventures with his wife and two dogs.
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- Concept Artist at High Voltage SoftwareNew Orleans, LA, United States of AmericaOctober 2021 - Present
- Freelance Illustrator at Warner Bros. EntertainmentBurbank, CA, United States of AmericaJuly 2021 - September 2021
- Freelance Concept Artist at 9B CollectiveLos Angeles, CA, United States of AmericaJanuary 2021 - October 2021
- Character Designer at TitmouseBurbank, CA, United States of AmericaAugust 2020 - December 2020
- Illustrator at WET (Design)Sun Valley, CA, United States of AmericaAugust 2018 - August 2020
- Freelance Concept Artist at Chroma LabsLos Angeles, CA, United States of AmericaMay 2018 - September 2018
- Freelance Illustrator at Hello DesignCulver City, CA, United States of AmericaJanuary 2018 - April 2018
- Contract Concept Artist at FacebookMenlo Park, CA, United States of AmericaMay 2017 - August 2017
- Contract Illustrator at NetflixLos Gatos, CA, United States of AmericaMay 2016 - August 2016
- Concept Artist at Darklore GamesPembroke Pines, FL, United States of AmericaDecember 2009 - August 2014
- Concept Artist at Helm SystemsWeston, FL, United States of AmericaFebruary 2007 - December 2009