Kevin Wasden

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]

Kevin Wasden
Wasden at CONduit 17 in Salt Lake City.
Born
Kevin Wasden
NationalityU.S.
EducationUtah State University[1]
Andy Reiss
Known forPainting, Illustration

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.[2] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3]

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, ISBN 0-380-97634-X (hardcover), ISBN 0-380-79706-2 (paperback)
  • Beth's Snow Dancer, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-97632-3 (hardcover), ISBN 0-380-79704-6 (paperback)
  • Jo's Troubled Heart, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-97629-3 (hardcover), ISBN 0-380-79669-4 (paperback)
  • Meg's Dearest Wish, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-97633-1 (hardcover), ISBN 0-380-79705-4 (paperback)

Roleplaying books

Wasden has illustrated several roleplaying game reference manuals.

  • Alchemy & Herbalists, by Steven Schend, Bastion Press, 2002-03-01, ISBN 0-9714392-4-9
  • Oathbound: Domains of the Forge, by Greg Dent, Jim Butler, Todd Morasch, Bastion Press, 2002-09-01, ISBN 0-9714392-6-5
  • Spells & Magic, by Joe Crow et al., Bastion Press, 2002-05-13, ISBN 0-9714392-5-7

Other works
  • All the Dirt on Dinosaurs, by Don Lessem, Tor Kids, ISBN 0-606-25653-9 (hardcover), ISBN 0-8125-6798-6 (paperback)
  • Ask Me Anything About Dinosaurs, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-78552-8
  • Ask Me Anything About Monsters, by Louis Phillips, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-78551-X
  • 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]

References
  1. "Interview with Kevin Wasden". Epilogue. April 2001. Retrieved 2007-06-01.
  2. Tayler, Howard (2007-03-15). "Guest Art from Kevin Wasden". Retrieved 2007-06-01.
  3. Wasden, Kevin (2007-03-21). "Sock Critter". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  4. "Exploring terrific opportunities for young scientists : a handbook for teachers and mentors of young scientists". WorldCat. Retrieved 2007-06-02.
  5. "Grave experiences : an interdisciplinary guide to cemetery studies". WorldCat. Retrieved 2007-06-02.
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