Mike Sgier was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, spent a number of years in Omaha, Nebraska, and went to graduate school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received his BFA in Printmaking from Creighton University, and received his MFA in Visual Studies from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His work spans several media, from relief printmaking to pen and ink drawing to digital illustration. But in all cases, he focuses on characters to create a visual narrative, whether through a single image or the sequential elements of comics.

Mike's work has appeared in numerous publications and venues. He has done illustrations for record labels, educational publications, literary magazines, and Web sites. His comic work has appeared in collaborations with the International Cartoonist Conspiracy, most notably Lutefisk Sushi Volume C, Muscles and Frights, Super Fantastica 2009, and Big Funny.

Mike's personal work includes the weekly webcomic Supernova Lullaby, which examines the daily mishaps in a distant galaxy, and the ongoing series The Ballad of Toby & Sara, a story that mixes music, romance, and supernatural mysteries in a present-day city.

Mike currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is available for illustration work, storyboards, and commissioned artwork. If you have a project that would be a good fit for him, please contact him at the above link. Thanks for your interest and support!

Client List
AEON Institute of Language Education, Tokyo, Japan
• cartoon illustrations for grammar book

Todd Cobery, Minneapolis, MN
• storyboards for the short film 'Good Morning Beautiful'

Seth from Somewhere, Omaha, NE
• travel poster illustration

Holy Smoke Recordings, San Diego, CA
• logo/identity design for independent record label (2008)

Silent City Literary Magazine, Omaha, NE
• cover and spot illustration

Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, Lincoln, NE
• recruitment posters

An Sionnach Literary Magazine, Creighton University Press, Omaha, NE
• logo/icon design

One Percent Productions, Omaha, NE
• concert posters