Michael has used his craft to travel the world. He has worked in London as an art director and for eight years lived in Germany where he worked in advertising agencies, also as an art director. His areas of expertise were in the production of press, print and television campaigns. During this time he gradually changed direction and moved into illustration. He has worked for most of Germany's major book and publishing houses as well as a sprinkling of British publishers.
In Australia his work has appeared in museum exhibitions, advertising campaigns and even on the Australian $10 banknote. He is known for meticulous attention to detail and is a regular contributor to Australian Geographic Magazine. He is a member of the Submarine Institute.