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:
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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