Kevin Llewellyn
American painter (born 1978)
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Kevin Llewellyn (born 1978[citation needed]) is an American painter.[1][2]
Kevin Llewellyn | |
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| Born | 1978 (age 47–48)[citation needed] Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Ringling School of Art and Design |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | 'Life is Temporary Death is Forever', 'Lacrimosa', 'Foetal Skull of Nascency', 'Lust for Life' |
Early life and education
Llewellyn was born in Ohio. His family is from Columbiana, Ohio; his sister Kristen is also an artist.[3] He graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design.
Career
Llewellyn is known for his realistic portraits, full-body portraits, and paintings that feature dark subject matter. He frequently utilizes techniques of 17th-century painting masters.
Kevin has taught art workshops at Gnomon, Wonderland LA,[4] ConceptArt.org events[5] and at colleges around the United States and Europe.
He was the opening artist for Kat Von D's art gallery, Wonderland LA,[4] and has had his artwork accepted in the National Midyear Show of the Butler Institute of American Art.[3] He has additionally done illustrations for Cradle of Filth.[6]
Llewellyn does commercial artwork under the professional name "Puddnhead".[7] This includes artwork for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. His commercial clients have also included Madonna and Guy Ritchie.[8]
Publications
Llewellyn illustrated the cover Nikki Sixx's album, This Is Gonna Hurt,[9] as well as the cover of his photography book, This is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life, Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx.
Llewellyn's work was also the subject of a solo exhibition, called "The Unsaid," at LA's Wonderland Gallery. A catalogue was produced for the exhibition.