Kevin Wasden Explained
Kevin Wasden |
Birth Name: | Kevin Wasden |
Birth Place: | Utah |
Nationality: | American |
Known For: | Painting, Illustration |
Training: | Utah State University[1] Andy Reiss |
Awards: | Runner up in Deseret News-KSL Sterling Scholar Awards [2] |
Kevin Wasden is a science fiction and fantasy artist, illustrator, and comics artist from Utah. He has illustrated book covers, magazines, and gaming manuals. He attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he studied psychology before switching to art and illustration.[1] His first major illustration job was for a professor at USU, after which he moved to New York City, where he illustrated several books and studied oil painting.[1]
Wasden has been inspired by many artists, including Alfons Mucha, Brom, Gustav Klimt, Edgar Degas, and his favorite fantasy artist is John William Waterhouse.[1] Wasden provided guest art for the third Schlock Mercenary collection.[3] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4]
Works
In addition to his freelance illustration work, Wasden is the creator and writer of the Technosaurs web comic.
Little Women
Wasden illustrated several books by Charlotte Emerson based on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
- Amy's True Prize, Avon Books, (hardcover), (paperback)
- Beth's Snow Dancer, Avon Books, (hardcover), (paperback)
- Jo's Troubled Heart, Avon Books, (hardcover), (paperback)
- Meg's Dearest Wish, Avon Books, (hardcover), (paperback)
Roleplaying books
Wasden has illustrated several roleplaying game reference manuals.
- Alchemy & Herbalists, by Steven Schend, Bastion Press, 2002-03-01,
- Oathbound: Domains of the Forge, by Greg Dent, Jim Butler, Todd Morasch, Bastion Press, 2002-09-01,
- Spells & Magic, by Joe Crow et al., Bastion Press, 2002-05-13,
Other works
- All the Dirt on Dinosaurs, by Don Lessem, Tor Kids, (hardcover), (paperback)
- Ask Me Anything About Dinosaurs, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books,
- Ask Me Anything About Monsters, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books,
- Exploring Terrific Opportunities for Young Scientists: A Handbook for Teachers and Mentors of Young Scientists, by Prent Klag, Utah State University[5]
- Grave Experiences: An Interdisciplinary Guide to Cemetery Studies, by Prent Klag, Utah State University [6]
- Hazzardous, by Julie Wright, Covenant Communications[7]
Gallery Exhibits
Personal life
- Served a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Osorno Chile Mission in 1990.[12] He married Michelle and they had a boy together on 21 Oct 1998.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Interview with Kevin Wasden. April 2001. Epilogue. 2007-06-01.
- Web site: Deseret News . 16 Sep 1989 . CENTER TO EXHIBIT STERLING SCHOLARS' ART WORK . www.deseret.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: Guest Art from Kevin Wasden. Howard. Tayler. 2007-03-15. 2007-06-01.
- Web site: Sock Critter . Kevin . Wasden . 2007-03-21 . 2007-09-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929121359/http://www.splintered-mind.com/2007/03/31/sock-critter/ . 2007-09-29 .
- Web site: Exploring terrific opportunities for young scientists : a handbook for teachers and mentors of young scientists. WorldCat. 2007-06-02.
- Web site: Grave experiences : an interdisciplinary guide to cemetery studies. WorldCat. 2007-06-02.
- Web site: Loftus . Hikari . 14 May 2011 . 'Hazzardous' book series teaches children of limitless potential . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: Gagon . Dave . 26 Jan 2008 . Showing at local galleries . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: Gagon . Dave . 2 Feb 2008 . Showing at local galleries . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: Gagon . Dave . 22 Mar 2008 . Showing at local galleries . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: Gagon . Dave . 27 Apr 2008 . Showing at local galleries . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: 8 Aug 1990 . DEATH: E. LIONEL WASDEN . www.deseret.com . 4 Sep 2023 .
- Web site: 2 Nov 1998 . Local Births . www.thechurchnews.com . 4 Sep 2023 .