Commissioned by sci-fi and fantasy author Patrick Nelson Childs for the cover of ‘Demon Host’, book one of his new 'Starlander' series. Unfortunately I can't divulge any details about the characters depicted, you'll have to speculate about the meaning of the artwork until the book is published.

But I can tell you that this was my first commission as a professional illustrator and also my first ever image painting digitally. It was a risky process taking on new technology as well as dealing with a deadline and a paying client. But it was a challenge that paid off; it gave me confidence and is still one of my favourite pieces.

Mike was born and lives in England. He has been working professionally for just three years and runs all aspects of the business by himself.

Mike is well educated in Art & Design and is qualified to Degree level in Illustration. He currently supplies unique artwork to clients throughout the world for use in books, films and games.

Mike has a passion for detail and enjoys capturing atmospheric lighting. Despite his interest in myths and fictitious subjects he tries to harness a sense of realism and history within his art. As a result his work balances on the divide between plausibility and fantasy.