Fun and lively work by caricaturist, cartoonist and illustrator Kerry G. Johnson
My wife and I recently saw
“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.
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.
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
When I’m not illustrating caricatures and cartoons, I stay busy working as the director of art and special publications at the American Physical Sociey in College Park, MD. Here’s a series of 3 feet by 6 feet promotional banners that I designed. They will be displayed at the association’s booth at conferences.
Caricature of the “Divine 9”. This is a tribute illustration celebrates the imagery of the 9 historically African American fraternities and sororities. Which include: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Omega Psi Phi, Iota Phi Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta. The Sigma and Delta in the front are the blessed wedding couple.
Last 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
Here’s an online flip page version of the recent comic.
http://issuu.com/spectralaser/docs/spectra_no.02_entire_optimiz
This caricature illustration
highlights some of 2009’s top news and entertainment stories. How many do you remember?
Just got the confirmation that the character that I co-created (with Rebecca Thompson-Flagg),
“Spectra” the Original Laser Superhero was approved for booth space at next summer’s Comic Con in San Diego: http://www.comic-con.org/
I’m happy to report my webcomic Harambee Hills has qualified through the first round of entrants in the Amazon Comic Strip Superstar contest. The online comic will advance to the second round! Stay up-to-date on the contest by visiting http://www.amazon.com/comicstripsuperstar
Kerry G. Johnson - Caricatures, Cartoons and Illustrations 