Overview
Michael Blank is an illustrator based in Stamford CT. He graduated with a BFA from School of Visual Arts in 2001. In 2016 HarperCollins published his work in Soman Chainani's School for Good and Evil: Ever Never Handbook featuring over a 100 of his images. Since then Michael has been focusing on his personal work, depicting thoughtful, dark, narrative imagery in the fantasy genre, drawing inspiration from mythology, and his personal experience. His work has been published in two "Infected by Art" illustration Annuals in 2018 and 2019. He was also part of the art collective of Encounters with the Imaginary Vol.3(coming out Fall 2019). In 2019 Michael won a Rising Star Scholarship from an acclaimed illustration blog Muddy Colors.
Michael Blank primarily does illustration but he is also professional graphic designer and can create titles and type treatments for your book cover in addition to illustration. He is also fluent in Russian.
TESTIMONIALS:
Soman Chainani:
Michael Blank is a peerless illustrator. A true visionary with the ability to deliver beauty and precision every time, incorporate feedback without sacrificing integrity or quality, and a relentless work ethic that ensures meeting every realistic deadline. Wouldn’t think of using anyone else. Ever.
Craig Bridger:
Michael is a fantastic talent and easy to work with.
Michael Blank primarily does illustration but he is also professional graphic designer and can create titles and type treatments for your book cover in addition to illustration. He is also fluent in Russian.
TESTIMONIALS:
Soman Chainani:
Michael Blank is a peerless illustrator. A true visionary with the ability to deliver beauty and precision every time, incorporate feedback without sacrificing integrity or quality, and a relentless work ethic that ensures meeting every realistic deadline. Wouldn’t think of using anyone else. Ever.
Craig Bridger:
Michael is a fantastic talent and easy to work with.
Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels
Fantasy
Gaming & LitRPG
Horror
Literary Fiction
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
Languages
English
Awards
- muddy colors rising star scholarship 2019
Work experience
Craig Bridger and Leegrid Stevens
Dec, 2017 —
Jan, 2018
(about 1 month)
Illustrated and designed the cover for a first book in a series "Fall" Book one "Broken" by Craig Bridger and Leegrid Stevens
Self-employed
Aug, 2015 —
Mar, 2016
(7 months)
I created over a 100 various illustrations for this Book Companion depicting the world of the School for Good and Evil. Illustrations included: Full page/spread color illustrations, student portraits, drawings, architectural renderings, artifacts, and comic cartoons.
Portfolio
One hundred years have passed since The Drekkád vanished. The once proud kingdom remains blotted by the dark days that followed, when mages were slaughtered, their institutions burned. Old King Caelorn lingers on, without an heir. Drought and depression stifle... read more
Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling series The School for Good and Evil returns with The Ever Never Handbook! Gorgeous full-color illustrations bring your favorite characters like Sophie, Agatha, and Tedros back to school through maps, quizzes, alumni ... read more
