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From his studio in Marin County, Michael Schwab has established a reputation as one of America’s most recognized and best loved graphic artists. His remarkable list of prestigious clients includes Amtrak, Levi’s, the National Parks Service, Robert Redford and the San Francisco Opera. Originally from Oklahoma, Michael attended school in Texas, New York and California. He has a broad array of cultural and geographic references to which he turns for inspiration. His work is easily recognized by his signature use of dramatic perspectives and bold, graphic portraits. His work is striking in its simplicity.
""There is a classic quality to his work - contemporary, but never trendy - that unique point of view."" —Robert Redford “As an architect relies on concrete and steel, Schwab uses black to build forms that prompt both immediate recognition and lasting memory.” —Steven Heller, NY Times “Michael Schwab has the unique ability to make anything – from wine to opera to jazz – look alluring, authentic, and seductive. His images carry his unmistakable imprimatur, yet each is his own invention.” —Louise Fili, designer ""Michael has become the master of the graphic image, utilizing positive and negative space ingeniously, creating blocks of flat, bold color, and introducing type to augment and compliment his design."" —Graphis “Michael’s images are hard to ignore and seemingly jump up and grab you from the surface of the paper.” —Novum Gebrauchsgraphik ""Like an island in a turbulent sea, the art of Michael Schwab is a welcome sight amidst the enigmatic and increasingly illegible landscape of contemporary art and design. In a community where the computer rules and messages often appear as cryptograms, Schwab is firmly rooted in the fundamental principles: Form Follows Function, Communication is Key."" —Merrill C. Berman, author/collector ""The basic premise of my work is this: The message must be succinct, immediate, and legible from 'way across the room'."" —Michael Schwab
