ABOUT

Dean Evan Francis

Dean is a photographer commissioned by brands, companies & clients throughout the United States. His photography is exhibited by museums, galleries & collections.

Publications

Dean’s photography is published by clients in digital, tv, print & social media. His first works were published by Oxford University Press in The Art of Teaching Art – a collegiate book of instruction by Prof. D. Rockman which teaches the foundations of art & includes Dean’s compositional studies, line work & perspective drawings. View Book

Commissions

Dean’s photography is commissioned by brands, companies & clients throughout the United States – encompassing sales within the commercial, marketing & advertising industries. His first sales began with illustrations for a boutique clothier’s brand & photography for a national portrait studio. Additional sales progressed to include videography, music, graphic design & photography for an expanded base of clients. View Commissions

Exhibits

Dean’s photography is exhibited publicly & within collections, galleries & museums. His first exhibits began at Monroe Street Studios with paintings & sculptures available for purchase. Additional works & photographs followed at the South Bend Museum of Art, InDesign, Beacon Health, etc. View Exhibits

Service

Dean also served the State of Indiana Arts Commission as a:

• Grant Reviewer & Panelist
• Project Mentor & Advisor
• Admissions Committee Member

through grants, funding & support provided by:

• The National Endowment for the Arts
• Indiana Arts Commission
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Indiana Small Business Development Center
• Indiana General Assembly

Education

Dean majored in industrial design with supporting coursework in color theory, composition, perspective, drawing, painting & sculpting. His first works were created when he graduated with a fine arts concentration from Penn. Dean was then accepted into the undergraduate program for industrial design at Kendall College of Art & Design:

• Kendall College of Art & Design
• Ferris State University
• Penn

United States Law Enforcement

Dean received additional education & training while serving as a United States Law Enforcement Officer:

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
• University of Notre Dame
• Prosecutor’s Office Investigator
• Special Victims Unit Forensic Interviewer
• Police Detective
• Crime Scene Technician
• Forensic Photographer
• Police Field Training Officer
• County Police Officer
• Sheriff’s Special Deputy

United States Navy

Dean received additional education & training while serving as a United States Navy Petty Officer:

• United States Navy
• University of Maryland
• Texas A&M University
• Naval Security Forces Training Coordinator & Officer
• Naval Auxiliary Security Forces Officer
• Naval Fitness Training Officer
• Naval Personnel Administration Officer
• Naval Air & Transportation Command Agent

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