Projects
Authors, nonprofits, bands and whole communities send me their words. I draw a piece from them. Here is what is happening now, what is finished, and what is coming.
Happening now
These drawings are still open. Send a word and it goes into the picture, by hand.
Taking words now
with Becca Lynn Mathis, author · A Place to Run (Trials of the Blood, Book 1)
Michael and Becca are turning A Place to Run into a hand-drawn word art piece, made from the names, moments and feelings readers share about the book. Send your words. Michael draws them in by hand. You get a photo with your words circled.
Taking words now
This drawing is being made of words that people send me. Yours can be some of them. I would love to have your words in it. It is the first drawing in a series.
About 250 people have sent words · Goal: 1,000
Finished
Each one started as words people sent me. Prints and originals are linked under each piece.
Made with everyone
More than 1,000 people wrote to me about PTSD, addiction and the worst days of their lives. I drew every word into this angel. Lead into gold. A lotus out of the mud. ...
The story behind it
With an author
with Rebecca Yarros · Fourth Wing
Violet and Tairn, drawn in ink from the words of more than 1,000 fans. Licensed with Rebecca Yarros. It is the December page of the official Fourth Wing 2027 calendar....
The story behind it
Made with everyone
About 1,000 people wrote the words. 32 by 26 inches.
The story behind it
For a business
with Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program
Made for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. 24 by 24 inches. A limited edition of 20 signed prints.
The story behind itComing up
I can ask your readers, fans or supporters for words and draw a piece from them. Every project is different, so we work out the details together.
New projects are being planned. Yours could be the next one here.
