ERIK A. EVENSEN
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As a designer-illustrator, I have developed coursework in illustration and guided students in independent investigations into illustration, as well as comics and graphic novels. Samples are from courses taught at the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
Book Jacket illustration
Class: Digital Illustration | UW–Stout
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Taylor Kleven
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Susan Evans, The Jungle Book I
Susan Evans, The Jungle Book II
Susan Evans, The Jungle Book III
Susan Evans, The Jungle Book series
Susan Evans
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Emma Raleigh
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Libby Andrego

Project: Illustrated Landmark Series
Class: Digital Illustration | UW–Stout
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Libby Andrego, "landmark locals"
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Colin Salchow, Walker Art Center
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Brynn Vinall, Wisconsin custard stands
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Laura Shires, landmarks of Menomonie
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Erin Hiller, landmarks of the library
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Sam Kennedy, landmark churches of Eau Claire, WI
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Rachel Gilpatrick, landmarks of Wilson Park

Project: Tarot Cards 
Class: Digital Illustration | UW–Stout
This project requires students to develop a series of four illustrated Tarot (or traditional French deck) cards, developing a series of images on a theme and visual communication language and direction.
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Ryan Eiter, digital illustration
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Rachel Gilpatrick, digital illustration
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Isabel Roberts, digital illustration
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Annie Hinks, digital illustration
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Steven Xi, digital illustration
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Michelle Bryant, digital illustration
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Maggie Butler, digital illustration
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Kayla Miller, digital illustration
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Layne Halvorsen, digital illustration
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Johnathan Raschke, digital illustration
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Kenealy, digital illustration
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Jackie Cummings, digital illustration

Project: Craft Beer Packaging
Class: Illustration Design | UW–Stout
This project requires students to create an illustrated design system for a craft brewery and present its guidelines and application. Products from craft breweries in Menomonie, Wisconsin were used for inspiration: Zymurgy Brewing, Brewery Nønic, Lucette Brewing, and nanobrewery Real Deal Beer.
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Karly Kolehouse, Zymurgy Brewing
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Brynn Vinall, Zymurgy Brewing
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Elyse Lodermeier, Brewery Nønic
Sam Giesregen
Sam Giesregen
Sam Giesregen
Sam Giesregen, Zymurgy Brewing
Bonnie Breyer
Taylor Kleven
Mackenzie Pfund
Bonnie Breyer, Taylor Kleven, Mackenzie Pfund, Real Deal Beer
Micah Amundsen, Eric Collier, Anna Lundin, Real Deal Beer
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Isabel Lieb, Brewery Nønic
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Emily Zugay, Lucette Brewing
Emily Holze, brewery nønic
Layne Halvorsen, brewery nønic
Melissa Neumeier, Zymurgy Brewing
Jack Gilbert, brewery nønic

Project: Athletics Branding
Class: Digital Illustration | UW–Stout
This project requires students to rebrand an existing team on the professional roller derby circuit. Students are required to develop a three-tiered branding system and present its guidelines and application. 
Karly Kolehouse / Royal Crush
Elyse Lodermeier / Hellfire Harlots
Libby Andrego / Beaver Jams
Sam Giesregen / Rising Sun
Mackenzie Pfund / Team Unicorn
Drake Schlosser / Gotham Girls
Shania Sinna / Eves of Destruction
Asa Sprunger / Polly-Wanna-Smack-Hers
Blake Farnsworth / Philthy Britches
Faith Bosacki / Death Leopards
Brynn Vinall / Nottingham Hellfire Harlots
Brittany Zavala / Dockyard Derby Dames
Tanner Brun / Queens Bees
Jackie Cummings / Babe City Rollers
Ryan Eiter / Sick Town Derby Dames
Tjorven Landwehr / The Unholy Rollers
Sam Peskie / Mitten Kittens
Johnathan Raschke / Soul City Sirens
Mica Thurow / Sin City Scissor Sisters
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Jackie Cummings / Babe City Rollers

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Tori Dunker, US Guide to Cryptozoology

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Jackie Cummings, weapon concept

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Matt Novitsky, Bean Bear

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Independent Study in comics 
Emma Raleigh, BFA in Industrial Design | UW–Stout
Honors College senior capstone project; autobio graphic novella
ERIK A. EVENSEN
DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR,
GRAPHIC NOVELIST, EDUCATOR
  • About
    • Bio
    • CV
    • Research
  • Teaching
  • Design
    • Logofolio
  • Illustration
  • Comics
  • Contact