Evan Koehne
VISUAL STORYTELLER
Writer • Artist • Filmmaker
Imagine you’re at your cool, creative friend’s house. Their coffee table and bookshelves populated with “Art of” books from your favorite movies, animated shows, and cartoons. A library of the best art from the past and present, from years of inspiring productions.
Like those books, this site is a compendium of my favorite work, crafted from the movies, TV shows and illustrated book projects I’ve created. This portfolio doesn’t just showcase my unique visual stories, but illuminates the process of how they came together.
If my life is a film, this is my “Art of” book. Welcome to “The Art of Evan K!”
Evan Koehne
EXPLORING VISUAL NARRATIVES
I am an explorer.
But I don’t explore ancient ruins
or the outer limits of space.
I explore the fascinating art
of visual narratives.
COMICS • FILMS • BUILDS
FEATURED PROJECTS
Interested in working with me on a creative project? I’m always looking to collaborate!
Shoot me an email with some details so we can go over strategy, scope and budget.
MY WORK
Film & Video
SHORTS • COMMERCIALS • MUSIC VIDEOS
I’ve loved movies since I was young. As a director, I’ve channeled this early obsession into a body of work that represents my unique take on setting a story in motion.
My work brings a zany irreverence to the world. My interests lie in creating unique visual experiences, combining the best of old and new filmmaking techniques to craft an emotionally appetizing story.
Film & Video
I make “live action cartoons.” This doesn’t just mean bringing a zany irreverence into the world of real people, but also describes my interest in combining the best of old and new filmmaking techniques to create a unique and emotionally appetizing visual experience.
SEQUENTIAL ART
GRAPHIC NOVELS • STORYBOARDS
The joy of being a cartoonist is combining my two favorite activities: writing & drawing. Nothing captures the immediacy of a visual narrative better then putting it directly on the page: first in the script phase, and then through pencil & ink as it get translated into images.
I’ve explored this incredibly expressive medium through comic books, such as my ongoing series Beat City, children’s books like the Uth series, and in numerous storyboard projects for short films & commercials.
SEQUENTIAL ART
The joy of being a cartoonist is combining my two favorite activities: writing & drawing. Nothing captures the immediacy of a visual narrative better then putting it directly on the page: first in the script phase, and then through pencil & ink as it get translated into images.
DESIGN
& ILLUSTRATION
VIZ DEV • CONCEPT ART • WEBSITES
As a Visual Development Artist & Concept Designer, I’ve helped develop the visual language of a number of high profle film and television projects, including “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” and “Alien Xmas.”
In my personal work, I like to draw in ink and watercolor. The practice of sketching every day has taught me innumerable lessons about my art, and myself. I can’t imagine a day without drawing.
ILLUSTRATION
As a Visual Development Artist & Concept Designer, I’ve helped develop the visual language of a number of high profle film and television projects, including “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” and “Alien Xmas.”
Stop Motion
ART DIRECTION • MODELS • SET DRESSING
Whether I’m art directing, managing a team of highly skilled artists, or crafting miniature worlds as a model-maker, set builder or set dresser, my decade + of experience in the animation industry has rendered me a veritable jack of all trades in a stop motion art department.
I’m proud to have my name in the credits of so many incredible animated films & tv shows, such as Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Shape Island, two Spongebob Holiday Specials, and the Patrick Star Show. And I hope to see my name in plenty more!
Stop Motion
Whether I’m art directing, managing a team of highly skilled artists, or crafting miniature worlds as a model-maker, set builder or set dresser, my decade + of experience in the animation industry has rendered me a veritable jack of all trades in a stop motion art department.