Mike studied art at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated with a B.F.A. majoring in illustration / visual communication with a minor in both printmaking and painting. Mike has worked as a designer and art director for Hallmark Cards, Zak Designs, American Greetings and Koroseal Interior Products for the past 37 years. He has been working digitally in design for the last 28 years, he is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.