shane evans

In the business of illustration, design and creative development, Shane Evans is a multi-talented artist and visionary who combines his world travels with his art to influence creative expression in others. Evans studied at Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts and graduated in 1993. He then began traveling the world. In addition to contract work in illustration, graphic design and web design for major companies, Evans has conceptualized and illustrated numerous children’s books. His books have been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, NBA Inside Stuff, Reading Rainbow and Letterman.

Shane has received much acclaim in the children’s literary field for his work on books such as "Osceola," "The Way The Door Closes," "Shaq and the Beanstalk" and "Take It To The Hoop Magic Johnson." His accolades include being honored by Laura Bush at the 2002 National Book Festival, receiving The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and The Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction for Children.



Shane’s talent does not stop at illustration. His design work includes unique, one-of-a-kind hand crafted furniture, clothing, CD cover art, photography and a number of other custom made items. He’s also a musician.

This is what Shane wrote to accompany his doll:

“Freedom Journey-

Freedom cannot be measured in miles.
Freedom is a spirit… it is light it is in the heart.
Freedom is a walk, a skip a run, a jump a movement.
Freedom is the growth of light colored leaves joining in the rhythm of the sun to showcase a direction.
Freedom is living with the earth not against. Holding nothing back and healing that which is broken.
Freedom is a case of wonder that leads you to a GOD… open.
Freedom is a creative spirit that will launch you into universes known but not plotted.
Freedom is the soul rhythm of your heart pulsing for life.”