LASAN BRIAN

Brian Lasan is a 31 year-old Nigerian-American, Baltimore-based artist. He currently works for the Baltimore City Department of General Services as a Communication Manager. Brian graduated from Frostburg State University in 2013 with a BFA in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication. 

Brian’s work is mainly inspired by pop culture, music, video games, films, television and writing. His technique is a combination of classic painting techniques, dry mediums and the integration of digital technologies. Most recently his illustration is influenced by contemporary artist such as Sam Spratt and Norman Rockwell, as well as classic masters such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio.  

Through the study of their works he learned the importance of imagination, reference, and the use of lighting, shade and shadows in the creation of realism in his artwork. Apart from his goal of sharing his art with the world, his desire is to inspire a new generation of artist by helping younger less experienced artist to understand the resources available to them and how to develop practices that will help them succeed in the art world.