Michael Humphries Art Prints

Michael Humphries' passion to become an artist began as a youngster growing up in Tampa, Florida. When his family moved to Long Beach, California at the age of 12, his artistic abilities blossomed. Michael was drafted during his second year of college and served as a member of the Army's 1st Air Cavalry Division's Combat Art Team in Vietnam. Upon his return, Michael continued his art education at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he currently teaches. Michael's professional career began at the Walt Disney Studios. Michael was asked to join Disney's Feature Animation team as a Background Artist. His film credits include The Great Mouse Detective, The Rescuers down Under, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and The Lion King. He continued on with Disney art directing "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" segment of Fantasia 2000, as well as two musical shorts, "One by One", and the Academy Award nominated short film, "The Little Match Girl". Michael most recently was nominated for an Annie Award as Production Designer on Sony Pictures' first 3D animated movie, Open Season. For his dedication to the art of animation, Michael has been elected to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Michael resides in Studio City, California with his wife and daughter.