Dave McKean

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dave McKean
Occupation	Illustrator
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1963(1963-12-29)
Age	61
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Capricorn

Dave McKean Biography

Dave McKean is one of the most popular and richest Illustrator who was born on December 29, 1963 in United Kingdom.

After a trip to New York City in 1986 during which he first showed his work to editors at Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Continuity Comics, McKean met writer Neil Gaiman, and the pair collaborated on a short graphic novel of disturbing childhood memories, Violent Cases, published in 1987. This was followed in 1988 by a Black Orchid miniseries and Hellblazer covers for DC Comics.

In 1989, he illustrated the Batman graphic novel, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, with writer Grant Morrison. Comics historian Les Daniels observed that “Arkham Asylum was an unprecedented success, selling 182,166 copies in hardcover and another 85,047 in paperback…McKean produced 120 pages of paintings for Arkham Asylum, offering powerful visual reinterpretations of the classic characters.” From 1989–1997 McKean produced the covers for Gaiman’s celebrated series The Sandman, all its collected editions, and many of its spin-offs. In 1998, the cover images from The Sandman were released as one compiled volume titled Dustcovers: The Collected Sandman Covers. Further collaborations with Gaiman produced the graphic novels Signal to Noise in 1992 previously serialised in The Face magazine, about a dying filmmaker and his hypothetical last film; and The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch, which explored similar themes as Violent Cases through the imagery of the Punch and Judy show. In 1995 McKean wrote and illustrated a book for The Rolling Stones called Voodoo Lounge to tie-in with the release of their album of the same name.

Dave McKean Net Worth

Dave McKean is one of the richest Illustrator from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave McKean 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

David McKean (born 29 December 1963) is an English illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician. His work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art and sculpture. McKean’s projects include illustrating books by amongst others Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Heston Blumenthal, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, and directing three feature films.

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McKean designed the posters for the Raindance Film Festival for five consecutive years between 1996–2000. In 1997 he wrote, directed and edited a ninety-second trailer for the festival. In 2005, McKean designed the poster for the 32nd Telluride Film Festival. In 2006, he designed projections, sets and directed film clips for the Broadway musical Lestat, adapted from Anne Rice’s novels, with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Facts & Trivia

Shinsuke Ranked on the list of most popular Illustrator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Dave McKean celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

MirrorMask, McKean’s first feature film as director, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2005. The screenplay was written by Neil Gaiman, from a story by Gaiman and McKean. A children’s fantasy which combines live action and digital animation, MirrorMask was produced by Jim Henson Studios and stars a British cast Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, Rob Brydon, and Gina McKee. Before MirrorMask, McKean directed a number of television intros and music videos as well as several short films, such as The Week Before (1998) and N[eon] (2002), which are included in the compilation DVD of McKean’s work Keanoshow from Allen Spiegel Fine Arts. McKean has directed The Gospel of Us, a film of the National Theatre Wales’s Passion play in Port Talbot which stars Michael Sheen. The feature film Luna, written and directed by McKean and starring Stephanie Leonidas, Ben Daniels, Dervla Kirwan and Michael Maloney, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2014.

Top Facts about Dave McKean

1. Dave McKean is an English artist, born in 1963.
2. He is known for his work in comics and graphic novels.
3. McKean has won several awards for his illustrations and designs.
4. He has collaborated with author Neil Gaiman on numerous projects.
5. McKean has also worked as a photographer, filmmaker, and musician.
6. His artwork often combines traditional techniques with digital media.
7. McKean’s style is characterized by its surrealism and dark themes.
8. He has illustrated covers for popular music albums and films.
9. McKean’s work has been exhibited in galleries around the world.
10. He continues to be a prominent figure in the art world today.

What is Dave McKean famous for?

Dave McKean
Area(s)| Writer, Artist
Notable works| Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth The Big Fat Duck Cookbook Cages Hellblazer The Sandman The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch Violent Cases The Wolves in the Walls The Savage Black Dog: the Dreams of Paul Nash
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How does Dave McKean work?

Dave McKean is an English illustrator, photographer, comic book Artist and graphic designer among other things. His eclectic work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects and digital art.

What medium does Dave Mckean use?

Photographic mosaic