About Michael Balistreri
Michael Balistreri is an independent freelance artist known for his work in comics, pop art prints, whiskey labels and convention appearances. He was born and raised in the California Bay Area, received his BA in Film Studies from UC Berkeley, and now lives in Central California. Michael’s artwork has been featured in magazines, newspapers, museums, and art galleries.
He is best known for the graphic style and witty absurdist humor seen in his self published comic books and comic strips, including Black Snow, I’m Famous!, Optimistically Cynical and Paranormal Pinkerton.
About Black Snow Comics
Black Snow Comics started back in the late 90s when two good friends (Alex Siquig and Michael Balistreri) decided to start writing and drawing a comic book together after seeing the movie Mystery Men. Black Snow was the comic book’s title, as well as the main character’s super hero name. Being their first title, Black Snow Comics became the company name and internet handle. Since then they self published web comics, comic books, comic strips and graphic novels.
Over time Alex left the world of comics, and Michael remained drawing under the Black Snow Comics name. Gradually the focus switched from comics to commissions, art prints and other freelance projects. The name remains as a tribute to where it all started, and who knows, where things might return to some day.
Want Michael to draw a commission or work on a project for you? Contact him today.
