Michael Duggan is an Oklahoma-born artist and writer. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Art and Design. Michael has 11 published books, and he’s won multiple awards and endowments for his artwork. In the past, Michael has been a comic artist, painter, T-shirt designer, dishwasher, fry cook, waiter, factory worker, hospital janitor, stone mason, gravestone maker, surgical scrub tech, college art teacher, freelance web and game designer, tattoo artist, and public speaker.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2010)
- Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR (2006)
- Associate of Arts in Fine Arts, North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR (2005)
- Undergraduate in Fine Arts, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK (1997)
Research
Interests: Microsoft 365 – SharePoint and Power Automate (Power Apps and Flows); Web Forms Technology
Publications
- iPad Action Gaming for Teens – Book (October 2013)
- Making a GameSalad for Teens – Book (June 2013)
- iPad Multiplayer Magic – Book (December 2011)
- RPG Maker for Teens – Book (May 2011)
- Torque for Teens, 2nd ed. – Book (July 2010)
- PSP Game Creation for Teens – Book (December 2010)
- Wii Game Creation for Teens – Book (February 2010)
- 2D Game Building for Teens – Book (January 2009)
- Web Comics for Teens – Book (January 2008)
Awards & Recognition
- FedEx Endowed Chair in Information Technology (2008)
- Thompson Course Technology Multimedia Design Achievement Award (2004)
- College Scholarship (2005)
- Sponsorship to the Oklahoma Arts Institute (2004)
- “Don’t Lay That Trash on Oklahoma!” Poster Contest Art Award (2003)