Retirement caricature gift with pop-up card

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

My wife and I recently saw

Best Man Holiday caricature
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

I enjoyed illustrating caricatures at the reception for Kids Are Heroes

Kerry_Heroes_Frederick2013Kids 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.

School visit presentation at Laurel Woods Elementary

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.

Everywhere I go, I “Kerry” a pencil!

Kerry with big PencilLast weekend my family had a great opportunity to pose for some photos from the talented photographer, LaTonya Hines. Visit her site for more information: http://www.inhinessight.com

Caricatures by Kerry: 2009’s top news stories

This caricature illustration2009's top stories by Caricatures by Kerry highlights some of 2009’s top news and entertainment stories. How many do you remember?

A retirement caricature gift for Judy

Here’s a recent caricature that I illustrated for a co-worker who’s celebrating her retirement from the American Physical Society where I work as the art director.

Judy rides off to retirement
Judy rides off to retirement