Thanks and Enjoy,

Miguel Heredia

A Litte History.

MH on MTV 1992 (LOL) MH on a window display gig MH Promoting The Gear Shop Miguel Heredia is a Brooklyn born artist, New York city native who studied illustration and cartooning at both The High School of Art & Design and The School of Visuals Arts. As a self professed Gen X'er he applied his generations D.I.Y. ethic into becoming a well know artist in the downtown New York City music and alternative scene. From intricate window displays for such legendary shops as Tower Records, Cheap Jacks and several others, to working with bands, labels and record distributors, for poster, CD, LP and compilation art. Mr. Heredia's art also made it into the national smalll press, semi-professional and 'zine market. Working on diverse subjects as horror, single panel cartoons, editorial, tattoo and gaming publications. Miguel continues to work with bands, labels, publications and web sites as over the years he has also become a sought after multi-media designer ultimately garnering respect from folks like the Garden State Horror Writers ( featured artist and panel speaker ), broadcast design industry ( CNN, Court TV ,Tru TV, 2009 BDA award team ) and several others. "I am a working artist in every sense of the word, you can find my work on T-shirts, Television, Print, Web, Music, Living room walls :)...and I am quite content with that. " Nice things good people have said about MH. "Miguel Heredia is one of those rare finds thats flows from the dark of the unknown to surprise and delight. We were lucky enough to catch the scent of him in the wind, When we visited his den of design, we were amazed at the multitude of exquisite creations from this prolific illustrator. The bold and expressive strokes with which he captures monsters of mythical proportions burn into the mind. Somewhere, within his human frame, is contained a beast yearning for freedom. Until its escape from the fragile condition of confinement, the pen is it's outlet." Cthulhu Sex Magazine "Miguel Heredia is a Brooklyn-based designer / illustrator artist who has produced numerous pieces for the New York underground music scene. His editorial and illustrative work includes art for magazines such as Eulogy, White Knuckles, Free Spirit, Rocktober, Archer Books and Abbereations Magazine. Miguel reports that his most creative ideas come to him as he watches the mad-pounding pros of wrestling!" Archer Books and Games "Brooklyn artist MIGUEL HEREDIA makes his third appearance in WHITE KNUCKLES with a piece that shows him at his most subtle and sedate." White Knuckles Magazine

January 6, 2003. New York, NY.

Miguel Heredia creator of Hardgrafixs and owner of MH CREATIVE. proudly announces it's featured artist spot for the on-line launch of The Terminator 3 web site and art gallery and the re-launch of it's art section on http://www.hardgrafixs.com.

Miguel Heredia is a multimedia designer who's resume includes such established companies as: New York 1, CNN and SPACE.com. His client list includes such prestigious companies as: Devlin Video International, The Art Asylum Inc., Court TV and Atmosphere Interactive. Designing everything from web design to DVD motion menus graphics and package design. Miguel Heredia is also an established illustrator with published works with companies like Archer Books and Games, Tee Pee Records, Sirius Fiction and Paisano Publications, Inc.


Thank you and best wishes to all in 2003.

What inspired you to do Graphic Design?
Nothing really, I kind of fell into it. I studied illustration and art when I was in college. I figured
as long as I was in the creative field, I could call myself an artist, so I took a chance when the
opportunity arose. I have no formal graphic design training!

2: Do you have your first image you created? Tell us about that.
Nope. I have been drawing since I can remember. I used to draw superhero comics and give the drawings away when I was a kid.

3: Do you have a favorite artist?
I have a lot of favorite artists. For Fine Arts Egon Shielde is one of my favorites. His work is exquisite.
Salvador Dali is also one of my favorites. More Contemporary artist's like Robert Williams, Ralph
Steadman and Francisco Ibanez.

4: Do you have a favorite place on the web? And why?
Yeah, all of my web sites.:). I just love the web ,period. I did a three year stint as a web designer and now find it invaluable when it comes to research and promoting.

5: How did you learn to do what you do?
Like I said, I have been an artist since I was a kid. That's all I ever wanted to be...creative. The graphic
design aspect was learned on the job the hard way. There is nothing like real world experience when it  
comes to getting the job done.

6: What was the hardest thing you had to overcome doing Graphic Design?
Being able to listen and not be so artsy fartsy when it comes to clients. When people are looking to sell a product, they don't want art Jargon.

7: If you could teach someone to do what you do, what would be the most important issue and why?
Perseverance, you can be a good artist, but without discipline and sticking to your guns
you will get nowhere. Attitude helps..(good attitude) and self confidence. Remember: your
talented...make other people believe the same.

8: What do you want people to see when they look at your artwork?
Wonder what's going on. Make them think...WTF. Because there's something happening to the piece on the whole...but there's also something happening in the upper right corner or the left side. Not to tell a story, but for people to come away with there own. Let them use their imagination as well.

9: If I gave you a square, tell me what you would do with it within your artwork.
Distort it.:)

10: Does music, moods, environment have a lot to do with your artwork?
For sure! I am an old school punk and metal head...I no longer look the part but it is a heavy influence on me. Also my upbringing in Brooklyn, NY where you can be a part of everything at any given time.
When I  get down to work, my studio is my little world. The walls are plastered with Projects, freelance gigs and sketches. Also images that just tweak me and the music goes from Metal, Punk, Rap, Electronica, techno...etc..etc. Hanging around the right people is also Key, it's always a good thing to be around other creatives to bounce stuff off of.

Thanks for the interview. Keep it up and get what you want. - Miguel Heredia

PS: If you or your company want to find our more about Hardgrafixs, contact us.We are mostly interested in licensing out Hard Grafixs imagery for all sort of products and novelties. We also do custom work for all your media needs.