Even if you don’t think you know this artist’s work, you do. You’ve seen it at Peet’s Coffee, on Larabar snacks, in Amtrak, and at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. You can also see Schwab’s work in Alta Journal, where his California Book Club logo has become a coveted collector’s item. The artist’s new book, Michael Schwab, Creating the Hero, is a 50-year retrospective of this Northern California artist’s extraordinary and recognizable work. Schwab joins Alta Live from his Marin County studio to tell us how he selected the art for his new book, share what it’s been like creating a collection of about half a century’s worth of art, and answer all of your questions. Join us!
About the guest:
From his studio in Marin County, Michael Schwab has established a reputation as one of America’s most recognized and best-loved graphic artists. His remarkable list of prestigious clients includes Amtrak, Levi’s, the National Park Service, Robert Redford, and the San Francisco Opera. Originally from Oklahoma, Schwab attended school in Texas, New York, and California. He has a broad array of cultural and geographic references to which he turns for inspiration. His work is easily recognized by his signature use of dramatic perspectives and bold, graphic portraits. His work is striking in its simplicity.•
