Evan is from Kansas City, Missouri where he still resides, and is a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. His paintings most often employ acrylic paint onto unprimed canvas. His art seeks to explore agency, composition, color, control, play, and material. These broad explorations often lead to paintings that discuss more personal topics, which can range from the tragic to the comedic. He often utilizes titling to nod to greater symbolism or metaphor. He is heavily influenced by modernist and post-modern abstraction.