I began my art career when I was very, young scribbling my way through life.  Of course, at that time, it wasn't very recognizable as art.  When I began school, I improved my craft by ignoring my teachers and doodling in my notebook, textbook, or the desks; pretty much anything I could find.  My brothers inspired me to continue practicing and doing artwork.  I loved their work and wanted to improve myself so I could be as good as they were someday.  When I went into high school I had great art teachers who inspired and pushed me to work in different mediums: from paint to sculpture.  I decided I wanted to do illustration and started by creating several T-shirt designs for sports teams and posters for school musicals.  After that, I went to Munson Williams in Utica NY. It was there that I found out I really wasn't a fan of modern art or “Fine Art “. This made me lean even further towards illustration.  I earned my Associate’s degree from Munson Williams, then went on to study illustration at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  At RIT, I was taught by several amazing illustrators who inspired me and pushed me to perfect my craft.  I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from RIT and am now working as Graphic Artist for Cornell Digital Print Services. 

-Michael W. Wallace