Michael Bentley works in several different fields concurrently, the very model of the modern multi-career path. With skills in graphic design, composition and music, audio production, and small business management, as well as a devotion to several hobbies, Michael has a lot of tools to draw on when approaching a given project. Follow the links for more information on these various topics.

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Michael's design career began in the mid-80s with small projects for friends. Work at the San Francisco based Bold Print broadened his horizons and skills, as well as offering an opportunity to move to computer-based design. Since then Michael has explored various approaches to design and worked for a variety of local businesses and small arts organizations, building a portfolio which includes brochures, advertisements, business cards and CD packages, among other things.

A "second career" has developed out of Michael's work in the field of electronic music. His work as gained critical praise and his label, The Foundry, has several dozen releases which feature work from some of the most talented artist in the field of electronic music today. With a wide range of musical interests, Michael also plays Scottish Dance music with the Bay Area's Red Thistle Dancers. This outlet has offered opportunities to tour Norway and the Czech Republic in recent years, as well as recording several CDs of Scottish music. These interests may sound contradictory, but each plays to different aspects of this musician's talents and interest in making organized sound.

If you have questions (or would just like to say hello), please contact Michael directly.