The Artist
Cheyenne Dean
A mixed media artist based in Rockford, IL.
Cheyenne Dean is a 31 y.o. artist based out of Rockford, IL. Born and raised in the Midwest, things like art and music became essential for keeping sanity levels in check. Once the pandemic hit, music wasn't much of an option anymore due to social distancing, so art became her main focus and she started her business.
Although you'll find that most of her works deal with paint on canvas, ink, or colored pencil, she'll often branch off and experiment with embroidery, sewing, knitting, or photography. With an ever changing evolution in style & medium, she enjoys interpreting dreams and personal experiences onto canvas as a way of coping with various emotions, thoughts, memories or troubles.
Growing up & being glued to Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and YouTube animators, she took to the strange character art designs from artists like David Firth and John Dilworth. Enjoying the ominous feeling their art & stories gave her as a kid, she wanted to move on to encapsulate that into her own works. Not taking it seriously until senior year H.S., she took a fundamental art course and moved on to community college with a focus on Graphic Design. Eventually dropping out, she went on to create a collection of paintings for Rockford's Fall Art Scene in 2015, showcasing her work for the first time.
Outside of art life, Cheyenne has two beautiful cats and lives in Rockford IL. She enjoys performing music and has been in a few local punk bands over the years playing the bass. She enjoys hiking, urban exploring, camping, horror related books, podcasts, movies, and shows. You can check out any of her socials in the links below for any updates regarding her art or personal life. Give her a follow! Thank you.
