Commercial Projects

Artwork inspired by folklore, horror, pop-culture and nature.

Blockforest is the pseudonym of Mike Black, a UK-based freelance printmaker, artist and graphic designer.

His work has been used in traditional and digital print as well as for film and publishing.

Selected Clients Include: VANS, MUBI, and Chelsea Green Publishing.

VANS Workshop
A two hour linocut workshop held in the London flagship store, in collaboration with Vans Europe and Skye Victoria Projects.
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MUBI Collaboration
Theatrical distributor and global curated film streaming service MUBI approached me to illustrate the film 'Great Freedom' for their Pride Unprejudiced Season.
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Smokehole Book Cover
My print inspired by the North American legend of the Batsquatch features on the cover of acclaimed folklorist Dr Martin Shaw's book 'Smoke Hole'.
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