Michael Grills
Creative
Services
- illustration
- animation
- interactive
- design
When my clients are excited by a design I’ve created, their entire body changes.
They sit taller,
They smile,
They're proud.
And That Inspires Me
Who I am
I’m a…
- Value-driven creative and strategist who’s worked with clients like Google, Honda, Bioware Corp., Saber Interactive, Sirius XM, and Virgin.
- Guy who ships. With over 22 digital products, thousands of storyboards, hundreds of illustrations, and a personal painting practice, I know how to get things to market.
- BFA in Visual Communications who’s been around the block a few times earning the experience that can make your business better. My focus is your success, no matter what your current needs are.
- Painter and a teacher. This is my calling and I'm proud to make it so.
Who I've Worked For
just to name a few
Testimonials
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Ryan Gill - President
Cult Collective
What problem were you trying to solve?
"We needed Michael to help us make a gift for the CMO of Airbnb"
Did he solve it?
"Michael got us right away and understood what we needed. He brought our vision to reality. It was so easy to work with him."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"100% we'd recommend him again."
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Wilson Wong - VP of Creative
Everbrave Branding Group
What problem were you trying to solve?
"We were looking for an illustrator with a unique style that fit our cliet's objectives."
Did he solve it?
"The process was smooth with minimal changes. Michael really listens and takes all feedback into consideration. He also suggested a lot of great advice."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"I'd most definatley recommend him again."
Anything to add?
"Thank you Michael for providing such excellent service! The final result was exactly, if not more than what our client wanted."
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Amy Sawchencko - Editor
apple Magazine
What problem were you trying to solve?
"Michael was hired to do an editorial illustration for us."
Did he solve it?
"Michael was fantastic to work with. He really took the time to understand what the story was about and how best to visualize the concept. Throughout the process he was very hands on with us; it was very much a team project. The final illustration was stunning and is a showpiece within the magazine."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"All-in-all, Michael is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working together again very soon."
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Vic Davis - CEO
Cryptic Comet Inc.
What problem were you trying to solve?
"I hired Michael to do some 2D art work for our game."
Did he solve it?
"Michael always delivered on time and exactly as promised. I'm pretty new to the development process, so many of the description of the required illustrations were vague, but Michael came up with some great designs that fleshed out the ideas."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"He's very talented and professional and I highly recommend his services."
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Joshua Aldrich - Owner and Creative Director
iDreamDigital Media
What problem were you trying to solve?
"Michael was hired to help make an website with us."
Did he solve it?
"Michael has a keen insight into character development, a fantastic ability to completely understand any design issue at hand and a keen sense of timelines which is paramount to my clientele."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"Working with Michael was a pleasure, and I would not hesitate to commission him again when the right project presents itself."
Anything to add?
"Michael's performance impressed both myself, and my clients."
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Marcus Riedner - Creative Director
Verse Studios
What problem were you trying to solve?
"I contracted Michael to do some early stage concept art for a project my company, Verse Studios, is working on."
Did he solve it?
"His efforts were fantastic, the work was exactly what we needed, and his rates were fair and manageable. He was helpful in every way, and we brought him back to do a second batch of contract work, and are hoping to use him again in the near future."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"Michael is a great artist and a fantastic independent contractor, highly recommended."
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Russell Spurlock - Producer, Film and TV
What problem were you trying to solve?
"We hired Michael for character concepts."
Did he solve it?
"Michael not only cranked out artwork that was FAR more amazing than what I had originally pictured in my head, but beyond that, he made the process easy and friendly. We have all dealt with difficult creative guys in this business, so having someone like Michael Grills who is able to separate his ego from the process and give you exactly what you need…. that's priceless."
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Arthur Humphrey - President
Last Day of Work
What problem were you trying to solve?
"We hired Michael to do a variety of Art tasks on our games."
Did he solve it?
"Working with Michael was a very refreshing experience, he possesses the ablility to create illustrations that literally took our breath away."
Would you recommend Michael again?
"We ended up doing 6 games with Michael."