I am a drawing artist, creating character narratives - reaching into the tenderest of feelings, and shouting them to the world! I tell stories with comics, illustration and art that push on emotion, teach and unite our human experiences. I employ research to explore history, humanity and celebrations. I love holidays, including birthdays and enjoy telling our human stories through design and play.
My combined history of zines, design, printmaking, D.I.Y., illustration, and craft allow me to move through mediums. Within the consistency of my visual voice, my universe of ideas and characters run free to share ideas and grow love. Also, I’m a teaching artist, because it feels great to help someone learn a new skill, find their voice, and tell their story too!
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Have a stimulating and relaxed day.
contact: kinokogallery AT gmail.com
location: Portland, OR USA
CV Highlights:
Education: BFA Illustration Pacific Northwest College of Art, 2012
Printmaking, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1993-1996
Liberal Arts/Art History, University of Pennsylvania 1993-1997
Teaching:
Portland State University: ART + Design Instructor - 2018 - Present
Portland State University: Academic Advisor Art + Design 2018 - Present
Pacific Northwest College of Art: BFA + Community Ed Instructor 2012 - 2020
Outlet PDX Risograph Studio: RISO Tech 2018 - 2019
Portland Community College: Community Ed Instructor 2013-2016
Independent Publishing Resource Center: Comics Certificate Instructor 2012-2017
Vera Project, Seattle WA: Community Ed Instructor 2005-2010
Awards + Residency:
Artist in Residence: Balsam Root Ranch: Lyle, WA 2021
Portland Sate University: Professional Development Grant 2019
Artist in Residence: Summit: Eden UT 2016 & 2017
Artist in Residence: Islands Fold: BC Canada 2009
Clients:
Bitch Media
Boom! Studios
Dreamworks
Eater.com
Floating World Comics
Fourthcity
Giant Robot
Mtv
ORLO
Pacific Northwest College of Art
PF Flyers
Planned Parenthood
Portland Mercury
Revival House Press
Spark Plug Comic Books
Study Group Comics
Summit
Teenage Dinosaur
TownSquared
Vans
Press:
We Make PDX
Gilgamesh: Portland Mercury
Playboy
Hi! It’s me - Kris Evans.
