Dean Kuhta boasts more than 20 years of professional expertise in illustration and writing. His artistry spans traditional mediums including ink, pencil, markers, charcoal, color pencil, and oil, emphasizing light, contrast, texture, composition, atmosphere, and mood. In his literary pursuits, Dean specializes in crafting novels and short stories within the realms of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. His writing style captivates with its focus on dynamic characters, humor, thrilling action sequences, intricate world-building, and adventurous narratives. If you'd like to commission Dean for an original piece of artwork or a writing job, please submit a Commission Request. Thanks!
Contact Dean for commissions or other business inquiries: info@kuhtagallery.com
Published Work
Illustrations:
- Goblins Observe the Mine - an ink illustration for Crimson Peninsula by Columbia Games, 2025.
- The Caravan - an ink illustration for Crimson Peninsula by Columbia Games, 2025.
- Georges Guynemer - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Charles Nungesser - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Raoul Lufbery - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- "Mick" Mannock - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Rudolf Berthold - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Erich Loewenhardt - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Josef Jacobs - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- "Billy" Bishop - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Oswald Boelcke - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Fritz Rumey - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Franz Buchner - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Francesco Baracca - a pencil illustration for Ace of Aces: Powerhouse by Mayfair Games, 2024.
- Thanatos Enters the Palace - a pencil illustration for Alcestis: A Play by Helio House Press, 2024.
- Character/Journal Sheet - an ink illustration for 6 x 6 Tales: A solo fantasy adventure game, 2024.
- Staff of the Woodlands - an ink illustration for Referee's Book, Old School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome, 2024.
- Necklace of Fireballs - an ink illustration for Referee's Book, Old School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome, 2024.
- Book of the Hideous Frog - an ink illustration for Carcass Crawler, Issue 4 by Necrotic Gnome, 2024.
- Blink - an ink illustration for Carcass Crawler, Issue 4 by Necrotic Gnome, 2024.
- Pyrotechnics - an ink illustration for Carcass Crawler, Issue 4 by Necrotic Gnome, 2024.
- The Siren - an ink illustration for 6 x 6 Tales: A solo fantasy adventure game by Columbia Games, 2024.
- Crossroads - an ink illustration for 6 x 6 Tales: A solo fantasy adventure game by Columbia Games, 2024.
- New York City - an ink illustration for NecronomiCon Providence 2024 Memento Book by LASC Press, 2024.
- Cube World #2 - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Cube World #1 - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Square Donut #2 - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Square Donut #1 - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Star Orbiter - an ink illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Swans - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Diving Bell - an ink illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Talisman - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Taj Mahal - a pencil illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Snake Eyes - a charcoal illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Birds - an ink illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Bird - an ink illustration for Mindscapes, Escher's Challenge by Mindscape Press, 2022.
- Aather: Beauty's Forest - an ink and marker illustration for an RPG game. Illustrator. 2019.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2019 Poster - Illustrator. August 22-25, 2019.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2013 Poster - Illustrator. August 22-25, 2013.
- Abed al Amin - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Didier Bettancourt - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Guerin Cuvier - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Henry Emerson - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Onfroi Jean Baudriad - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Rick Conner - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Kasim ben Harb - a pencil illustration for Call of Cthulhu - Secrets of Morroco by Chaosium, 2008.
- Book of Dark Wisdom, Issue 3, Volume 5 - Elder Signs Press. Illustrator. 2006.
- Book of Dark Wisdom, Issue 3, Volume 4 - Elder Signs Press. Illustrator. 2005.
- Book of Dark Wisdom, Issue 3, Volume 1 - Elder Signs Press. Illustrator. 2005.
- Book of Dark Wisdom, Issue 3, Volume 1 - Elder Signs Press. Illustrator. 2005.
- Bulldogs! - Galileo Games. Illustrator. 2004.
- New Zella Docks - a charcoal illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- New Zella Village - a charcoal illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- New Zella Castle - a charcoal illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- Dripnose - a pencil illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- Devil Tree - an ink illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- Mummy - a pencil illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- Night Hag - a pencil illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
- Wraith - a pencil illustration for Brutal RPG by BRUTAL, 2004.
Short Stories:
- Configuration 37 - Outpost 28, Issue #3. Elvelon Press, 2018.
- The Lichgate - Outpost 28, Issue #3. Elvelon Press, 2018.
- Windowpane - Outpost 28, Issue #2. Elvelon Press, 2018.
Reviews:
- That Which Grows Wild: 16 Tales of Dark Fiction - Dead Reckonings. Hippocampus Press, 2018.
Essays:
Novels:
- Silvarum - Author, Illustrator. Elvelon Press, October 2020.
Children's Books:
- Phillip's Quest - Co-author, Illustrator. Twisted Oak Press, November 2013.
Magazines:
- Outpost 28, Issue #5 - Editor. Kuhta Gallery, Release Date TBD.
- Outpost 28, Issue #4 - Editor. Kuhta Gallery, October 2019.
- Outpost 28, Issue #3 - Co-author, Illustrator. Elvelon Press, August 2018.
- Outpost 28, Issue #2 - Co-author, Illustrator. Elvelon Press, March 2018.
- Outpost 28, Issue #1 - Co-author, Illustrator. Elvelon Press, November 2013.
Art Gallery Exhibitions
- Third Sanctum Gallery, Beautiful Death - Warwick, Rhode Island. October 8 - November 7, 2024.
- The Ars Necronomica Exhibition, A Portal into Bleakness and Wonder - LASC Gallery, Providence, RI. August 1-30, 2024.
- Woods-Gerry Gallery - Providence, Rhode Island. August 1-30, 2017.
- Providence Art Club - Providence, Rhode Island. August 1-30, 2013.
- The Little Gallery - Roanoke, Virginia. 2011-2013.
- C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery - Charlottesville, Virginia. 2011.
- Kress Emporium - Asheville, North Carolina. 2010-2011.
Bookstores
Press and Interviews
Art Shows and Markets
- Fredericksburg Spring Art Show - April 5-6, 2025, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Fredericksburg Kids Fest - February 8-9, 2025, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Brooklyn Flea - October 6, 2024. Brooklyn, NY.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2024 - August 15-18, 2024. Providence, RI.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2019 - August 23-25, 2019. Providence, RI.
- GalaxyCon 2019 - May 31-June 1, Washington, D.C.
- Tidewater Comic Con 2019 - May 18-19, Virginia Beach, VA.
- AwesomeCon 2019 - April 26-28, Washington, D.C.
- GalacticCon 2019 - March 30, Middletown, DE.
- NoVa Christmas Market 2018 - December 7-9, Centerville, VA.
- Philly Holiday Market 2018 - November 2-4, Philadelphia, PA.
- Main Street Books - October 13, 2018, Davidson, NC.
- Foggy Pine Books - October 12, 2018, Boone, NC.
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers - September 22, 2018, Richmond, VA.
- Winchester Book Gallery - September 8, 2018, Winchester, VA.
- Bethany Beach Books - July 28, 2018, Bethany Beach, DE.
- Books and Other Found Things - July 14, 2018, Leesburg, VA.
- Rickert & Beagle Books - June 9, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum - May 24, 2018, Richmond, VA.
- Winchester Book Gallery - May 19, 2018, Winchester, VA.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2017 - August 18-20, Providence, RI.
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum - January 21, 2017, Richmond, VA.
- Fredericksburg Spring Market - April 5-6, 2014, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Virginia Beach Spring Market - March 14-16, 2014, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Fredericksburg Kids Expo - February 22-23, 2014, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Fredericksburg Christmas Market - December 7-8, 2013, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market - November 11-12, 2013, Virginia Beach, VA.
- NoVa Christmas Market 2013 - December 7-9, Centerville, VA.
- NecronomiCon Providence 2013 - August 18-20, Providence, RI.
- Fredericksburg Spring Craft Show 2013 - April 6-7, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Virginia Beach Spring Market 2013 - March 15-17, Virginia Beach, VA.
- NoVa Winter Market 2013 - January 25-27, Centerville, VA.
- Fredericksburg Christmas Market - Nov 11-Dec 2, 2012, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market - November 23-25, 2012, Virginia Beach, VA.
- NoVa Christmas Market 2012 - December 9-11, Centerville, VA.
- Fairfax Craft Market 2012 - October 27, Fairfax, VA.
- Art Affair 2012 - October 20-21, Richmond, VA.
- Fredericksburg Fall Festival - October 13-14, 2012, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Fairfax Art Festival - October 12, 2012, Fairfax, VA.
- Silver Spring Street Fest - September 9, 2012, Silver Spring, MD.
- Ballston Street Market - June 9, 2012, Washington, D.C.
- Occoquan Spring Market - June 2-3, 2012, Occoquan, VA.
- Fredericksburg Spring Market - March 31-April 1, 2012, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Northern Virginia Art Show 2012 - March 23-25, Centerville, VA.
- Virginia Beach Spring Market 2012 - March 16-18, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Richmond Spring Market 2012 - March 9-11, Richmond, VA.
- NoVa Winter Market 2012 - January 27-29, Centerville, VA.
- Fredericksburg Christmas Market - December 3-4, 2011, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market - November 25-27, 2011, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Fairfax Christmas Market 2011 - November 19-20, Fairfax, VA.
- NoVa Christmas Market 2011 - November 11-13, Centerville, VA.
- Centerville Day 2011 - October 22, Centerville, VA.
- Fredericksburg Fall Festival - October 15-Nov 16, 2011, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Occoquan Autumn Market - September 24-25, 2011, Occoquan, VA. ♥
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