BIO

Bio:
Michael Ortiz a.k.a. “ILLSON” is a multi-disciplinary artist working in Denver, CO specializing in large scale public art, printing, digital platforms, art direction, installation/space activation, and original artwork.

Michael’s most current artwork can be seen publicly in certain parts of the U.S., internationally, and throughout Denver, Colorado. His art is described as geometric, abstract, forms of figurative work, and colors composed in his recognizable artistic vision. Throughout the years his work has been referred to as colorful, graphical and a mixture of techniques acquired through years of painting, printing and graphic design experience.

Born and raised in Pueblo, CO with a means of creating art, painting and drawing has always been a prominent direction in Michael’s life. Michael continues to invest in his skills and combine them with real life work experiences.

Michael spent several years developing skills as an artist in the printing industry. He worked as screen printer, sign maker, designer to art director in several different print shops. With a thirst for knowledge to push his own art and ideas further and bigger, Michael learned a number of digital and mechanical skills in industrial print shops, sign shops, and screen printing facilities throughout the front range of Colorado and in the long run learned team building skills, large scale artwork, client relations and business management to his skill sets which would lead to high success rates.

You can see more of the projects Michael is currently producing on his website www.michaelortizart.com and Instagram @illson. Michael thanks you and appreciates your support and will continue to work hard at providing our communities with wonderment and innovation to help fuel the ideas of everyone.