Michael P. Rose is a visual artist whose practice spans illustration, animation, and photography. After earning a degree in media studies from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1974, he chose an alternative path to traditional art education, relocating to Los Angeles to work with a production studio serving major advertising agencies. There, he developed his craft through close collaboration with leading West Coast illustrators, designers, and photographers—an experience that shaped his visual language and led to a successful freelance career across the U.S. and Europe. While Rose regards himself as a serious amateur in photography, his photographic work has been exhibited internationally and is deeply integrated into his broader fine art practice.
