- Shows and Things -

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Upcoming Shows:

Nothing is currently planned for 2026.
Please check out my socials, I am up to a lot of online things these days. :)

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Scroll for a full list of past shows, community projects, and collaborations with other creatives.

Collaborations:

The Great Punkin Project Pt. 1

8 artists were hired to make 8 different art pieces of Punkin for her birthday. This project was turned into an episode of Punkin's comic. To view the 3 part episode click here.

These are the artists: Gin Ingram, Hero the Artist, Kate "Kae" McSpadden, The Unruly Artist, Jill, Will, Angie, and Sarah.

The Great Punkin Project Pt. 2

2022... I DID IT AGAIN!

10 artists were hired to create 10 different art pieces of the fabulous Punkin for her 10th birthday. 

Artists in no particular order: @giningramart , @sarahreneesommer , @lonesomeroadstudio , @dzhelasi , @reka_art , @artbykaemcspadden , @lunacek_photography , @maureenartist , @brother_bearly .

Sarah Sommer - Animals at the Office

Animals at the Office- Front Cover- JPG.

This project was started in late November 2019, and by April 2020 the book was fully ilustrated.

Animals at the Office is a one of a kind hand illustrated children's picture book about Gator's first day at the office. As you read the book you meet his quirky friends who help him on his journey of self acceptance. Sarah's writing style is full of rhymes and has a lyrical quality to it that comes from her time as a professional musician. - To learn more about Sarah and find out where you can purchase Animals at the Office visit sarahsommer.com.

Jeffrey Brooks

Jeffrey Brooks is an up and coming photographer and painter in the Chicago area. In 2021 he approached me (Devan) at an art show and asked if I was interested in modeling. Jeff is one of my favorite living artist so it was an instant yes! A few months later the photo Jeff took was turned into a painting and added to his latest series at the time. This series was showcased at Water Street Studios during the month of November 2021. The quote in the art piece says "Who are we letting make our decisions?" and was chosen because of the way it resonated with the way I feel about my life.

Jonathan Grimm

Jonathan Grimm took this photo of me (Devan) from my photo shoot with Jeffrey Brooks and created an art piece of his own featuring myself as a demon. 

To see more of Grimm's work you can visit jonathangrimmart.com.

Kim Sowa

Kim Sowa came into the Art by Devan home studio and took professional photos of the creative habitat.

To see more of Kim's work you can visit kimsowa.com.