The Brave Union
The Brave Union — illustration duo (Kevin & Kristen Howdeshell), active since 2026, focused on game and children’s book illustration.
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Biography
The Brave Union is a husband-and-wife illustration team from Kansas City, Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell. According to their website they have collaborated for over ten years, starting with a senior-thesis stop-motion project. They run a studio and take freelance illustration jobs across magazines, packaging and children's books.
Career
The duo has worked on projects for magazines, packaging, T-shirts, music albums, educational projects and primarily children's books. In 2026 they are credited for at least one board game project in our database. Their visual approach favors narrative, character-driven illustration suitable for fantasy and combat-themed settings.
Most Famous Games
Listed in our database is Unmatched: Stars and Stripes (2026) credited to The Brave Union. The title pairs card-game mechanics with miniatures and fighting elements and is their recorded game credit here.
Design Style
Their style is detailed and character-focused, aligning well with fantasy and fighting genres. For games they complement mechanics such as card play, hand management and movement-oriented systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Brave Union from?
Their website lists Kansas City as their base; the source data does not provide a country of origin.
What is their most famous game?
The database entry is Unmatched: Stars and Stripes (2026).
What mechanic is their signature?
Their credited work is associated with mechanics like Action Points, Card Play Conflict Resolution and Hand Management.
How long have they been active?
The source data lists their activity starting in 2026.
Verdict
If you want character-rich, narrative illustrations for fantasy/fighting games or children's books, The Brave Union are worth watching.
