ABOUT
With 20 years of experience and close to 1000 artworks behind me, I meet challenges with knowledge and passion. If you asked my clients what I excel at, they would probably say that I can create worlds they want to visit and characters that inspire a second look. I create these hyper-real illustrations through the use of studio photography, 3D imagery, stock elements, and compositing these pieces together with 'wow' impact. I know how to work with budgets and timelines of all kinds, and I do it all in house (with the help of my super hot producer). You'll notice that my work stretches to many genres and I love how this challenges me always to think differently. You'll also see the vision behind the work-I aim for EPIC every time. Beyond bringing fresh creative to the table, my clients say that I consistently give great options on each project, that I'm on time, and a clear communicator throughout the creative process.
CLIENTS
Alloy Entertainment, Amazon Publishing, Apple Music, Audible, Basic Fun Toys, Busch Gardens, Cannonball Agency, Cirque Du Soleil, Disney/Hyperion, Electronic Arts, Hachette, Harper Collins, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, JUICE Pharma, MacMillan, Mattel Toys, New Balance Shoes, Random House, Scholastic, Sea World, Serino Coyne, Sight & Sound Theatres, Simon & Schuster, Sony Pictures, Spot NYC, St. Martin’s Press, Thomas Nelson, WIRED, Woodruff Sweitzer, Zondervan
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Multiple editors choice awards on CGsociety.org
Multiple 'Cream of the Crop' awards on E-on Software gallery
Artist interview with E-on Software
Winner of 'Best Archiviz Project' with Vray World
Artist interview with Vray World
Honorable mention for Humster3d Car Competition contest
Artist interview with Envision Gaming
Photo of the week Calumetphoto.com
Best two-image cover CoverCafe.com
Multiple EPA awards for editorial art
TESTIMONIALS
"Mike Heath always brings it. No matter how complex our concept may be, or how big a challenge a book’s plot line is, Mike Heath brings ingenuity, unusual POVs, and creative brilliance to every photo-real cover he creates for us. 'This one is perfect for Mike Heath' is a common refrain when discussing artist commissions. And not only does he create arresting covers, but he is a dream to work with: clear with his ideas, and always on time. Magnus is truly awesome.” Elizabeth Parisi & Team / SCHOLASTIC / Creative Director
"Mike Heath is the kind of illustrator professional I love to work with: he's receptive, creative, and always manages to understand the heart of the work." Jessica Tribble / AMAZON PUBLISHING / Editorial Team
“Mike Heath is a supremely talented creative professional who has delivered on every challenge I’ve given him. He tackles creative briefs with gusto, often presenting ideas and solutions that I hadn’t even considered. And I really appreciate how timely and communicative he always is.” Theresa Evangelista / RANDOM HOUSE / Art Director
“Mike always dependably delivers unexpected and inspired art that hits the nail on the head.” Eric Fuentecilla / PUTNAM BOOKS, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE / Assoc. Art Director