Artist's  Credits

         

       

Michael Ross Matherly has achieved many outstanding credits to his career.   The Franklin Mint

commissioned him to create a series of twelve collector plates titled "The Majestic Cats"

Collection, which are sold around the world and was presented by the National Wildlife

Federation.  According to The Franklin Mint, Michael is one of three artists to ever create

a twelve plate series in the history of  their company.   The International Wildlife Coalition

endorsed another collector plate Michael created for The Franklin Mint.  That plate was

titled "Midnight Majesty."  The United States Postal Service has issued several postage

stamps designed by Michael.  His work has been issued on six Indiana Game-bird Habitat

Stamp and Indiana Trout-Salmon Stamps, chosen from competitions.  Other designs

include several National Wildlife Federation Conservation Stamps. Some of his

commissions consist of several different works for the Postal Commemorative Society,

and Anheuser Bush.  Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp. commissioned him for

twenty-five different designs.



Also to his credits, include covers and illustrations for numerous national and state

magazines. His artwork has been produced on many different products including greeting cards, mugs,

calendars, tapestry afghans, pillows, jigsaw puzzles, mirrors and many others. Michael's originals and

fine art reproductions have been sought after by collectors world wide.



Go to the portfolio section on our home page link below to view the Franklin Mint

"Majestic Cats" plate series, postal stamps and others. You can also go to the

Gift Shop and view other products with Michael's artwork.

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