He was born in Dortmund, Germany and studied at the Slade School in London and in Sweden, before emigrating to the United States in 1947. Evers painted for the U.S. Naval Institute, Reader's Digest and his book covers have been published by Ballatine and Simon & Schuster. His works can be found at the South Street Seaport Museum, The Mariners' Museum, The U.S. Naval Institute, the Moran Towing Company, Grace Lines. Farrell Lines, Cunard, as well as, the Reader's Digest Collection. He has appeared in numerous Marine publications and has received several awards.Christies.com