June 2003

Born in Oklahoma, Michael Schwab now lives and works in Northern California. From his studio in Marin County, he has established a national reputation as one of America's leading graphic artists.

Michael has created national award-winning logos and posters for a remarkable list of prestigious clients, including Apple Computer, Levi's, Coke, Nike, The U.S. Postal Service, Polo Ralph Lauren, The Golden Gate National Parks and The San Francisco Opera.

Having attended school in Texas, New York and California, Michael has a broad array of visual, cultural and geographic references to which he regularly turns for ideas.

Michael's work is easily recognized by his signature use of large, flat areas of color, dramatic perspectives and bold, graphic images of archetypal human forms.

Often working from posed models and Polaroid photographs, Michael typically designs spontaneously in front of the camera to achieve the lines and shadows he desires. The results appear highly disciplined, revealing little evidence of the difficulty of the effort involved.

His work is striking in its dramatic simplicity.

Michael's positive attitude and irrepressible energy allow him to easily meet the demands of his fast-paced career. Michael Schwab is currently winning awards in virtually every major graphic design and illustration competition in the United States and is regularly featured in publications worldwide.

The basic premise of my work is this: The message must be succinct, immediate, and legible from 'way across the room.' Michael Schwab

View a sample of Michael's work.