Mike Floyd, 40, grew up in Bethesda, MD (still a Washington Senators fan) but currently lives in New Hartford, NY. Mike has been drawing from about the time he could pick up a crayon and hasn’t stopped since.

Mike attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. It was there that Mike realized his love of art and worked hard to develop his skills in not just illustration but design and conceptual thinking as well. Upon graduation he moved to Chicago to pursue a career in advertising. For the next 15 years, this would prove to be the perfect blend of illustration, photography, design and conceptual skills.


Then, in 1999 Mike and his family moved to Upstate New York, with the plan of becoming a full-time artist. Since Mike is a dedicated sports fan and collector it seems that Mike has found the perfect blend once again. He began by drawing on an old baseball one night in July 2003. Since then, his artwork has developed in great detail. Each ball includes player composites, career statistics, and vintage-photographic-quality illustrations that are created completely by hand.

The response to Mike’s work has been overwhelming and his capture of sports-past is greatly appreciated among the serious sports and art collectors. Each ball is a custom order and can include any criteria the client chooses.