Art & Books by Kevin Patrick - a.k.a. KP

Kevin Patrick

Art & Book Creations

About KP

Chicago-Based Artist
and Children’s Book Author

Hey there! I'm Kevin Patrick French, but you can call me KP.

A Little Story About KP

From a young age, I've been drawn to the expressive world of art, inspired by everything from '80s cartoons to '90s comic books. My artistic journey began with a box of crayons and a love for storytelling, and it's been a colorful adventure of creativity ever since.

Where it all begain

Born In Media, PA. Located right outside of Philly (Philadelphia).

My first award

My family and friends always celebrated my artwork from art class, which fueled my love for art even more. I was a real attention-seeker back then, always drawing, always improving. Eventually, my dedication paid off when I was awarded the title of “Artist of the Year” in the 4th grade.

High school

In high school, a classmate brought an X-Men #1 comic, drawn by Jim Lee, to school. It blew my mind. That comic led me to my first comic book store, where I was surrounded by art and stories. Shortly after, I started drawing my own comic book characters, forming a group called ‘The Baggy Babies™.’

Destination Florida

After graduation, I moved to Miami, FL for collage.

Finding my true passion

Despite initially pursuing Fashion Design at Miami’s International Fine Arts College (IFAC), I quickly realized that my true passion lay in illustrating rather than constructing clothes.

Back to the Midwest

Unsure of my what to do, I moved back to Missouri.

The discovery years

Many trial and error years were spent trying to figure out exactly how to bring my creations to life. I tried everything from greeting cards to graphic novels and everything in-between.

Now, I'm on a mission to share my love for art and storytelling with the world!

Whether it's through my printable coloring pages for kids or children’s activity books, I hope to inspire the next generation of artists, storytellers, and dreamers!
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