Kevin Wasden
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| Kevin Wasden | |
 Wasden at CONduit 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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| Nationality | U.S. |
| Field | Painting, Illustration |
| Training | Utah State University[1] Andy Reiss |
| Influenced by | John William Waterhouse Alfons Mucha Brom Gustav Klimt Edgar Degas[1] |
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, and Edgar Degas, and his favorite fantasy artist is John William Waterhouse.[1] Wasden provided guest art for the third Schlock Mercenary collection.[2] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3]
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[edit] Works
In addition to his freelance illustration work, Wasden is the creator and writer of the Technosaurs web comic.
[edit] Little Women
Wasden illustrated several books by Charlotte Emerson based on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
- 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)
[edit] Roleplaying books
Wasden has illustrated several roleplaying game reference manuals.
- Alchemy & Herbalists, by Steven Schend, 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
[edit] Other works
- All the Dirt on Dinosaurs, by Don Lessem, Tor Kids, 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[4]
- Grave Experiences: An Interdisciplinary Guide to Cemetery Studies, by Prent Klag, Utah State University[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Interview with Kevin Wasden. Epilogue (April 2001). Retrieved on 2007-06-01.
- ^ Tayler, Howard (2007-03-15). Guest Art from Kevin Wasden. Retrieved on 2007-06-01.
- ^ Wasden, Kevin (2007-03-21). Sock Critter. Retrieved on 2007-09-06.
- ^ Exploring terrific opportunities for young scientists : a handbook for teachers and mentors of young scientists. WorldCat. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
- ^ Grave experiences : an interdisciplinary guide to cemetery studies. WorldCat. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
