Mikhail Belomlinsky started drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil and has never stopped since. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Mikhail received his MFA in illustration from St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Art, one of the most respected art schools in Europe. Soon after graduation, Mikhail was given an opportunity to illustrate JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit," and his journey began. He has worked in the illustration market ever since and has been commissioned to do books, posters, greeting cards, caricatures, cartoons, and digital illustration in addition to a variety of other art-related jobs.

In 1989, Mikhail moved to New York City and has worked as a creative director of Novoe Russkoe Slovo, the largest Russian daily newspaper in the United States. He has over a hundred books published worldwide and Mikhail’s work has been featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions.