Illustrator Group-Critique Portfolio Workshop

Posted on August 12, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s some awesome information sent to me by our lovely regional illustrator coordinator, Susan Detwiler:

On Saturday, August 9, the first Group-Critique Portfolio Workshop was held in the meeting room at the Pikesville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. Admission was free and required only an RSVP email. It was coordinated by yours truly, Susan Detwiler, and attended by members Brittanny Handiboe, Lynn Farina, Kerry G. Johnson, and Joan Boor. We spent a couple of hours sharing our portfolios one by one and giving comments, advice, and general feedback about each others’ work. It was, as Joan said, “… wonderful, encouraging, and helpful… ” I was very impressed with not only the caliber of the artwork, but also the warm atmosphere and insightful and nurturing discussions that took place. I remember fondly the gathering of illustrators I would sometimes lead at the end of…

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Retirement caricature gift with pop-up card

Posted on June 7, 2014 Posted in caricature, caricaturist, cartoon, Greeting Cards & Stationery, PhotoshopTagged Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, caricature, caricatures, Caricatures by Kerry, illustration, vector artLeave a comment

A caricature project for a gentleman who celebrated his retirement. I also had the opportunity to design a “pop-up” retirement party invitation. Check out the car, he used to drive one of those mini energy-efficient “Smart” cars.

Retirement gift with pop-up greeting card — A caricature project with a “pop-up” invitation for a gentleman who recently retired.

Caricature of The Best Man Holiday cast

Posted on December 5, 2013 Posted in caricature, Caricatures by Kerry, caricaturist, cartoonist, Movies / FilmTagged African American caricatures, African-American family, Best Man Holiday caricature, Best Man Holiday cartoon, Black Greeks, caricature, caricatures, Caricatures by Kerry, caricaturist, Christmas, Eddie Cibrian caricature, Harold Perrineau caricature, illustration, Kerry G. Johnson, Melissa De Sousa caricature, Monica Calhoun caricature, Morris Chestnut caricature, Movie caricature, Nia Long caricature, Photoshop, Regina Hall caricature, Sanaa Lathan caricature, sorority, Taye Diggs caricature, Terrence Howard caricatureLeave a comment

My wife and I recently saw

Best Man Holiday caricature illustration by Kerry G. Johnson © 2013

“The Best Man Holiday” for the second time. We usually don’t see movies twice. However, it was refreshing to watch an entertaining movie where African-Americans were not gangsters, pimps or slaves. These contemporary characters were prospering in elegant surroundings and dealing with issues affecting all of us (regardless of race). Here’s my caricature salute to director Malcolm D. Lee and the actors involved with the movie.

Caricaturist at Kids Are Heroes

Posted on September 27, 2013 Posted in caricature, Caricatures by Kerry, caricaturist, cartoon, cartoonistTagged caricature, caricatures, Caricatures by Kerry, event, illustrator, Kerry G. Johnson, party, receptionLeave a comment

I enjoyed illustrating caricatures at the reception for Kids Are Heroes

Kids Are Heroes^® is a non-profit that empowers, encourages and inspires children to become leaders through volunteerism and community involvement. We do this by showcasing and supporting children who are making a difference through their selfless acts of giving.

Scandal series cartoon with Kerry Washington caricature

Posted on May 18, 2013May 18, 2013 Posted in caricature, caricaturist, cartoon, cartoonist, Scandal, TelevisionTagged caricature, caricaturist, Gladiator, Kerry Washigton caricature, Kerry Washington cartoon, Olivia Pope, Scandal, Scandal cartoon, Scandal finale, TV ShowsLeave a comment

Here’s a special Scandal edition of my webcomic “Harambee Hills”. Scandal is a popular American ABC TV political thriller television series starring actress Kerry Washington. This installment of the cartoon, includes a caricature of the main star, Kerry Washington.

Scandal cartoon by Kerry G. Johnson — President reaches out to Olivia Pope.

School visit presentation at Laurel Woods Elementary

Posted on April 24, 2013April 25, 2013 Posted in caricature, caricaturist, cartoonist, Children's books, Presentations, School VisitsTagged books, caricature, caricatures, caricaturist, cartoon, comic, comics, education, illustrations, illustrator, school, School visitsLeave a comment

I met some funny and energetic kids while signing books and illustrating caricatures at the Annual African-American Read-In program at Laurel Woods Elementary School in Laurel, MD.

My son, Miles, takes notes as I illustrate a caricature of the young girl with beads in her hair during my visit to Lauren Woods Elementary School.

Kerry_Laurel-Woods-02 — The boy is thinking, “Why is Mr. Johnson holding his marker that way?”

As I draw his caricature, this young man looks like he’s thinking, “Hey, why are you making my head so big?”

The boy is thinking, “Why is Mr. Johnson holding his marker that way?”

Kerry offers some advice to an inspiring children’s book author and illustrator.

Featured on list of notable Hillsboro High alumni

Posted on March 31, 2013 Posted in Johnson, KerryTagged award, awards, education, Kerry G. Johnson, schoolLeave a comment

I’m surprised and honored to be listed as a notable alumni of the Class of 1984 of Hillsboro High School in Nashville, TN. Those early days were the genesis of my path to make a living as a professional artist. http://www.hillsborohsalumni.org/featured/index.php

Spectra – Issue 5: Turbulent Times

Posted on March 23, 2013 Posted in American Center for Physics, American Physical Society, APS, cartoon, character, comic book, comics, physics, physics central, Poster Design, SpectraTagged American Physical Society, anime, books, cartoon, comic, comic book, comics, illustration, physics, PhysicsCentral, science, science-physics, SpectraLeave a comment

Spectra the comic book series that I illustrate for PhysicsCentral.com. In March, the author and I completed Issue #5. – Spectra: Turbulent Times. We tried something new with the cover paper, check out the “metallic-silver” coated paper stock.

Spectra_All_Comics — Spectra the comic book series that I illustrate for PhysicsCentral.com. In March, the author and I completed Issue #5. – Turbulent Times. We tried something new with the cover paper, check out the “metallic-silver” coated paper stock.

Troy Polamalu: The Pittsburgh Steelers caricature by Kerry G. Johnson

Posted on February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 Posted in caricature, Caricatures by Kerry, caricaturist, cartoon, cartoonist, characterTagged 43, Blitzburgh, caricature, footbal caricature, Football cartoon, Jersey, NFL, NFL cartoon, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Polamalu, Sports caricature, Super Bowl, Troy Polamalu, Troy Polamalu caricature, Troy Polamalu's hairLeave a comment

Here was a fun project. A tractor retailer wanted a caricature of Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamulu riding atop a tractor for his Super Bowl party. It was an inside joke for his family and friends. It was an interesting assignment and since I am a Steelers fan, I enjoyed the challenge.

Troy Polamalu caricature by Kerry G. Johnson © 2011

A family’s caricature Christmas card

Posted on December 24, 2010 Posted in birthday, caricature, Caricatures by Kerry, caricaturist, cartoon, cartoonist, character, Greeting Cards & StationeryTagged African-American caricature, caricature, Christmas, drawing, family, Greeting card, holiday, illustration, PhotoshopLeave a comment

This was a fun project to illustrate. The mom contacted me about an special idea for her 2010 family’s Christmas card.

I actually drew caricatures at her daugther’s birthday party a few years ago. So I was pleased that she was a returning customer. It was a quick turnaround. It reminded me of my theme-park days. I’m happy that I met the deadline.