WORK:

I’m an Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator working in the advertising and production spaces for brand and entertainment clients.

Select clients:

Meta, SVEDKA Vodka, Budweiser, Disney, Netflix, Starz, FX, Erick the Architect, Flatbush Zombies, Cannes Lions, Walmart, Google Pay, Google Search, Taco Bell, MLB +++

LIFE:

When I’m not working professionally, I’m drawing in my sketchbook, working on personal work, listening to music, taking photos, and collaborating with friends.

Reach me here: kennyroutt@gmail.com

GUEST SPEAKING:

• Ringling College | Food 4 Thought (2023) - Personal Branding Lecture

• Studio1415 Media (2022) - Parallel progress in your career and creative disciplines.

GALLERY WORK:

• Bruce Lurie Gallery (2018) - Los Angeles, CA - STREET MEAT: Group Show - Exhibited a 36x36 painting along side works from Banksy, Basquiat and Shepard Fairey.

• Union Street Gallery (2018) - Chicago, IL - Pen and Ink Exhibition (2017)- Multiple works

• Illest of Illustration (2014) - Sarasota, Florida - Ringling College’s prestigious annual juried illustration exhibit.

• Ringling Sketchbook Show (2014) - Sarasota, FL - Sketchbook exhibited.

• Madeby Gallery (2013) - Sarasota, Florida - Figurative Show - Multiple portraits exhibited

AWARDS:

• young.monks Film Shortlist (2022) - I was a finalist in the film category in the young.monks global creative competition, held by Media.Monks in partnership with Cannes Lions and Netflix. I submitted an original idea and strategy surrounding it, then created a :60 film and a :30 cutdown for social, along with a pitch deck. Netflix went on to activate the idea.

PRESS:

• CONTXT Magazine (2023) - Alumni Blurb, career update

• AKA Official Blog (2021) - Artist interview, work spotlight

• Welcome to Twin Peaks (2018) - Featured Artist

• Voyage LA (2018) - Meet Kenny Routt

• Ponder Review (2017) - Contributor spotlight

• Sarasota Herald Tribune (2014) - Turkey Bowl Game