Before becoming a full-time artist, Michael spent ten years working as a forklift driver by day and a freelance greeting card illustrator by night—collaborating with major publishers and refining his creative style. His success in illustration allowed him to pursue art full-time in 1990, marking the start of a vibrant career.
Since then, Michael has exhibited internationally, including in New York, and designed a popular ceramics range for Wedgwood featuring his charming teddy bear characters. Today, his fine art can be found in galleries and private collections across the UK and beyond.