Kevin Wasden
Encyclopedia
Kevin Wasden is a science fiction
and fantasy art
ist, 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. 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.
Wasden has been inspired by many artists, including Alfons Mucha
, Brom
, Gustav Klimt
, Edgar Degas
, and his favorite fantasy artist is John William Waterhouse
. Wasden provided guest art for the third Schlock Mercenary
collection. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
and fantasy art
Fantasy art
Fantasy art is a genre of art that depicts magical or other supernatural themes, ideas, creatures or settings. While there is some overlap with science fiction, horror and other speculative fiction art, there are unique elements not generally found in other forms of speculative fiction art...
ist, illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
, and comics
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
artist from Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
. He has illustrated book covers, magazines, and gaming manuals. He attended Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
in Logan, Utah
Logan, Utah
-Layout of the City:Logan's city grid originates from its Main and Center Street block, with Main Street running north and south, and Center east and west. Each block north, east, south, or west of the origin accumulates in additions of 100 , though some streets have non-numeric names...
where he studied psychology before switching to art and illustration. His first major illustration job was for a professor at USU, after which he moved to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where he illustrated several books and studied oil painting.
Wasden has been inspired by many artists, including Alfons Mucha
Alfons Mucha
Alfons Maria Mucha , known in English as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist, known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs.-Early years:...
, Brom
Brom
-People:*Gerald Brom, an American fantasy artist,*Robert Henry Brom, an American Roman Catholic bishop*Gustav Brom , Czech band leader*David Brom, American murderer Cor Brom*Cor Brom Dutch footballer...
, Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects...
, Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas[p] , born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist...
, and his favorite fantasy artist is John William Waterhouse
John William Waterhouse
John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for working in the Pre-Raphaelite style. He worked several decades after the breakup of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which had seen its heydey in the mid-nineteenth century, leading him to have gained the moniker of "the modern Pre-Raphaelite"...
. Wasden provided guest art for the third Schlock Mercenary
Schlock Mercenary
Schlock Mercenary is a comedic webcomic written and drawn by Howard Tayler. It follows the tribulations of a star-travelling mercenary company in a satiric, mildly dystopian 31st-century space opera setting...
collection. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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 AlcottLouisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist. She is best known for the novel Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women was set in the Alcott family home, Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts, and published in 1868...
.
- Amy's True Prize, Avon Books, ISBN 038097634X (hardcover), ISBN 0380797062 (paperback)
- Beth's Snow Dancer, Avon Books, ISBN 0380976323 (hardcover), ISBN 0380797046 (paperback)
- Jo's Troubled Heart, Avon Books, ISBN 0380976293 (hardcover), ISBN 0380796694 (paperback)
- Meg's Dearest Wish, Avon Books, ISBN 0380976331 (hardcover), ISBN 0380797054 (paperback)
Roleplaying books
Wasden has illustrated several roleplaying game reference manuals.- Alchemy & Herbalists, by Steven SchendSteven SchendSteven E. Schend is a game designer and editor who has worked on a number of products for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game from TSR throughout the 1990s.-Biography:Steven Schend was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1967...
, Bastion Press, 2002-03-01, ISBN 0971439249 - Oathbound: Domains of the Forge, by Greg Dent, Jim Butler, Todd Morasch, Bastion Press, 2002-09-01, ISBN 0971439265
- Spells & Magic, by Joe Crow et al., Bastion Press, 2002-05-13, ISBN 0971439257
Other works
- All the Dirt on Dinosaurs, by Don Lessem, Tor KidsTor BooksTor Books is one of two imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC, based in New York City. It is noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates also publishes mainstream fiction, mystery, and occasional military history titles under its Forge imprint. The company was founded...
, ISBN 0606256539 (hardcover), ISBN 0812567986 (paperback) - Ask Me Anything About Dinosaurs, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books, ISBN 0380785528
- Ask Me Anything About Monsters, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books, ISBN 038078551X
- Exploring Terrific Opportunities for Young Scientists: A Handbook for Teachers and Mentors of Young Scientists, by Prent Klag, Utah State University
- Grave Experiences: An Interdisciplinary Guide to Cemetery Studies, by Prent Klag, Utah State University