SEGA acknowledges Evan Stanley as lead artist for Sonic lore team, celebrates one million followers on official Sonic Instagram

SEGA of America has named Evan Stanley as the lead artist for the Sonic the Hedgehog lore team, the company announced today.

The details: The news was shared on the official Sonic the Hedgehog Instagram account alongside commemorative artwork by Stanley, celebrating the account surpassing one million followers.

• Stanley clarified in a response to Tails' Channel that the role involves collaboration across various Sonic brand teams, including work on short-form animation, social media, branding, licencing, and narrative initiatives.
• Stanley first confirmed her involvement with the lore team in December 2024 after transitioning from freelance work to a full-time position. She continues to serve as a writer for IDW Publishing's Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series.