Kristian Donaldson

Kristian Donaldson sometimes simply credited as Kristian, is a comic book artist based in Dallas, Texas. His published works have included:

• "Forsaken" 2004. mini series. pencils, colors, book design + covers. Image Comics.
• "Doomed" 2005. anthology piece. pencils, inks, colors. IDW Publishing.
• "Amazing Fantasy" #15. 2005. anthology piece. pencils, inks, colors. Marvel Comics.
• "Supermarket" 2006. mini series. trade paperback. pencils, inks, colors, design+covers. IDW Publishing. Nominated for 2007 Eisner Award for "Best Coloring".
• "Fallen Angel" #15 and #16. pencils, inks, colors+ covers. IDW Publishing.
• "DMZ" #11, #20, #35, #36. 2006,2007,2008. pencils and inks. DC/Vertigo Comics. collected in Trade Paperback volumes 2, 4, and 7.
• "Two Guns" 2007. mini series. covers. BOOM! studios.
• "Unthinkable" #1. 2009. cover. BOOM!studios.
• "CHUCK" 2008. 6 issue mini series. covers. DC/Wildstorm.
• "The Goon" 2009. anthology piece in Myspace Dark Horse presents v.4. pencils, inks, colors. Dark Horse comics.

I've written a lot about Brian Wood and the influence he's had over my design direction but I also need to mention Kristian. He distinguished his work by incorporating a solid graphic design approach, and by focusing on the use of color. His style can range from raw and spontaneous, to clean and structured.