Evan Bedrosian is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has evolved over the past two decades, bridging traditional and digital practices. Beginning with pen and ink and oil painting, his process has expanded into the digital realm through tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate on the iPad.
His artistic voice was shaped during his time at UMass Amherst, where he developed a focus on abstract and surrealist imagery. His thesis explored the overlooked legacy of the Dark Ages; a period in which artists often remained anonymous and their contributions underrecognized. Through this body of work, he sought to revive this forgotten visual language, reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens that reflects modern technology and the emergence of artificial intelligence.
Originally realized as a series of drawings and sketches, these ideas were later translated into oil paintings, giving them physical depth and presence. Since then, the series has continued to evolve beyond the canvas into digital formats, allowing the work to expand and exist in new forms.
Alongside his conceptual work, Bedrosian frequently explores his appreciation for dogs, portraying a wide range of breeds. These works serve as both personal expressions and enduring studies of form and character.
Outside of his studio practice, he spends time with friends and family, writes original music with his band, and continues to explore new tools and techniques within the ever-changing design landscape.
Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst
BFA Graphic Arts / Painting
Contact: e: bedrosiandesign@gmail.com
Publications/Shows:
Sundance Film Festival Entry, "The Circle", Drawing, Sept. 2018
Student Union Art Gallery, UMass Amherst: Supplement for Life: Thesis Show - Dec. 2018
UMass Amherst, HFA Home Page, "Flight to Montana", Painting - Dec 2018- Jun 2021
Lazarus House Ministries: Summer Newsletter - "Garden of Hope", Digital Painting - July 2019
Memorial Hall Library, Andover, Ma : Artist of the Month - "Color, Through the Abstract Mind", Mixed Media - Sept. 2019
WCKED AESTHETICS, Fernandina Beach, Fl : Lead Graphic Designer, Logo & Site - Sept 2021-2022