Kevin Wasden | |
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Born | Kevin Wasden |
Nationality | American |
Education | Utah State University[1] Andy Reiss |
Known for | Painting, Illustration |
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]