Michael Cain
ARTIST BIO
Michael has been working as a graphic designer and artist in Melbourne for the last ten years, painting birds, animals and sugary nostalgia. Layered textural elements and bright colours are combined with expressive brushwork to create his unique visual style. Michael regularly collaborates with Wade Johnstone to create the recognisable split image pieces shown here. Michael has also worked with many brands to create large scale artwork including Coors Beer and Little Creatures Brewery.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hot Chicken Project Bar - Geelong, VIC (8 sqm)
Hot Chicken Project Restaurant - Geelong, VIC (30 sqm)
Warralily Cockatoo Cafe (12 sqm)
Little Creatures Brewery - Geelong, VIC (8 sqm)
Laundry Nightclub - Fitzroy, VIC (24 sqm)
Hot Chicken Project Restaurant - Anglesea, VIC (55 sqm)
As a guide, we’ve listed below approximate per square meter rates for a range of projects, artist experience and what to expect for your budget.
Basic
Mid-Career
$150 p/sqm(Minimum rate $1500)
- Early-career artist
- Covers paint cost
- Artists discretion if they provide a design concept ahead of painting
Professional
$250+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $2500)
- Approval of design (if requested)
Commercial
$300+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $3000)
- Approval of design (if requested)
Branded
$300+ p/sqm(Minimum rate $5000)
- Approval of design (if requested)
International
$500+ p/sqm(Minimum base rate $10,000)
- Full-time professional artist
- Covers paint and material cost
- Covers flights & accommodation
- Creative concept can be directed by project owner
- Approval of design (if requested)