About

About Michael

Michael has been making art, illustration and logos for design agencies, magazines, publishers, video directors, and video game makers from all over the world ever since the year 2000.

Michael Grills graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design and went directly to Bioware Corp. in Edmonton, getting hands-on experience making AAA story-driven RPGs.

When his first son was born, he decided to move back home to Calgary so that he could raise his family in his hometown among their relatives.

He started independently illustrating and has enjoyed working as a production manager, art director, creative director and illustrator.

Artist Statement

I'm searching for the little moments.

The dolls I paint represent all the masks we wear and allow you to participate in the scene the way you want as an observer or take part.

There are themes related to the moral lessons of fairy tales, the magic of the superhero costume, the objectivity of the burlesque dancers, and the elegance of the human figure. I continue to pursue my curiosity about different forms of our characters, be they heroes, villains, friends, or family.

I work with various mediums, including digital, paint, watercolour, and found materials.