Kerry G. Johnson: Graphic Design, Caricatures, Cartoons & Illustration

This site has moved to www.kerrykraft.com

2011-03-04T03:35:00.000-08:00

As of March 1, 2011 this Blogger version of my website has been moved to www.kerrykraft.com. Please visit me there. - Kerry

Youth basketball artwork for greeting card

2011-02-12T04:59:00.000-08:00

Worked on a recent spot illustration for a local youth basketball program out of Texas.

My fraternity will celebrate 100 years at Ohio State

2010-10-22T09:45:00.000-07:00

I'm a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. In 2011, the fraternity will be celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of Kappa Chapter at the Ohio State University (where I was initiated). I happily designed the logo for that centennial celebration.

American Physical Society banners

2010-09-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

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.

2010-08-17T10:12:00.000-07:00

Here’s a recent review of my first comic that I had the pleasure to illustrate: SPECTRA Issue: 1. http://bit.ly/9U2nRF

It was written by Michael D. Hamersky for his blog www.ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

2010-08-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent caricature / illustration of the "Divine 9". This project celebrates the imagery of the nine main historically black fraternities and sororities. It was a commissioned wedding gift. The Sigma and Delta were married this past weekend. I wish them well!!

Our 2010 West Coast Adventure

2010-07-31T19:19:00.000-07:00

The Johnson family have made it back from our eventful West Coast adventure. It started at the awesome Comic Con International convention in San Diego.

After the conference, we drove north to Los Angeles and spent some time in Hollywood.

And the final leg of our busy trip concluded in the Nevada city whose reputation didn't disappoint us! It was a wild, vibrant and crazy place to visit.

2010-07-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

Just finished a gift caricature of a pharmacist who is retiring at the end of the month. The bumblebee is his company's mascot.

FIT FAMILIES, INC. logo

2010-06-23T03:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent logo I designed for Monte Sanders' FIT FAMILIES, INC. The organization is committed to tackling childhood obesity by getting children and their families active! I support the group's important mission.

Former Courier cartoonist nominated for award

2010-05-24T08:11:00.000-07:00

Former Courier cartoonist nominated for award

Kerry's 1984 Freddy Krueger caricature

2010-04-30T12:11:00.000-07:00

The remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street is about to be released. I looked through my archives and found one of my original color caricatures (before computers; all acrylic and watercolor paints) from way back in 1984.

PhysicsQuest made it to Kenya

2010-04-08T11:06:00.000-07:00

My colleague Chris DiScenza visited Kenya and shared with a classroom, PhysicsQuest 2008: Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair, the comic/activity book that I illustrated for PhysicsCentral.com. http://tiny.cc/30fr9

Physicist takes on superhero role for LaserFest

2010-04-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

Spectra, the superhero that I co-created with physicist Rebecca Thompson-Flagg continues to make her media rounds. Here is a link to a story about Spectra’s real life alter-ego that appeared in the American Physical Society’s APS News publication. http://tiny.cc/9u730

Flipbook version of Spectra: Issue #2

2010-03-11T09:16:00.000-08:00

SPECTRA: Issue #2 (ebook version)

2010-03-04T14:07:00.000-08:00

A recently completed project with Becky Thompson-Flagg:

Six months have passed since Lucinda (AKA Spectra) learned about her powerful laser powers. In SPECTRA #1, Lucinda used those powers to rescue her friends from the clutches of the evil Miss Alignment. Issue #2 is a continuation of that adventure and also provides the reader with some history about the invention of the laser.

Myebook - SPECTRA: The Original Laser Superhero: Issue #2

My webcomic "Harambee Hills" nominated for Glyph Award

2010-02-19T09:09:00.000-08:00

Harambee Hills - the webcomic has been nominated in the "Rising Star" category of the 2010 Glyph Comics Award presented by the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (EBACC)

My "Pants On the Ground" cartoon

2010-01-19T22:22:00.000-08:00

Here's my cartoon shout-out to Gen. Larry Platt and his "PANTS ON THE GROUND" rap!

Caricatures by Kerry: 2009's top news stories

2010-01-04T08:02:00.000-08:00

This caricature illustration highlights some of 2009’s top news and entertainment stories. How many do you remember?

Caricatures by Kerry: Top stories of 2009

2009-12-30T04:12:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a MEGA caricature illustration of the TOP newsworthy stories of 2009. Coming early next week...

Sesame Street comes to APS

2009-12-13T05:26:00.000-08:00

At my daytime job as the art director for the American Physical Society, there is a holiday decorating contest. The publications department's created a Sesame Street theme. Over the weekend, my family came by and we shot some photos.

CINE.org staff caricatures by Kerry

2009-11-18T12:39:00.000-08:00

I recently illustrated caricature headshots for the staff of CINE (Council of International Non-theatrical Events) in DC: http://tinyurl.com/ygzuq2f

Spectra heading to Comic Con in 2010

2009-11-16T10:09:00.000-08:00

I 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!

SPECTRA: The Original Laser Superhero

2009-10-02T15:06:00.000-07:00

Working with writer Rebecca Thompson-Flagg, we recently completed PhysicsQuest 2009: SPECTRA – The Original Laser Superhero: http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=17262

Harambee Hills in the Comic Strip Superstar contest

2009-09-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

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

The Kanye West/Taylor Swift aftermath

2009-09-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Disney to buy Marvel

2009-09-01T12:09:00.001-07:00

Disney to buy Marvel

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Rudolph, the cool reindeer

2009-08-19T14:13:00.000-07:00

Here is a recent illustration for one of my greeting cards: "I hope that you have a cool Christmas"

Coming in September...

2009-08-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

A newly-designed postcard to promote the next edition of an activity/comic book that I'm illustrating. It's for the American Physical Society's Outreach Department: http://www.physicscentral.com.

Business Trip Chronicles: Part 1: Curbside check in

2009-08-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

Harambee Hills: Gerard took a business trip and realized he should have brought more cash

A retirement caricature gift for Judy

2009-07-16T13:29:00.000-07:00

Here is 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.

Physics Buzz: Why your coloring book can outsmart mathematicians

2009-07-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

Physics Buzz: Why your coloring book can outsmart mathematicians

BREAKING NEWS COMIC: A Sarah Palin intervention

2009-07-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

Mr. Bossman is not happy with Sarah Palin's resignation.

Physics Central's new mascot

2009-07-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

I recently designed the mascot for the Physics Buzz Blog:
http://www.physicscentral.com

MJ fans at the workplace

2009-06-30T21:14:00.001-07:00

From my webcomic: Everyone loved Michael Jackson at the office.

2009-06-25T18:54:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson: The KING of POP! Rest in Peace

Mr. Bossman's mystery trip

2009-06-25T10:49:00.001-07:00

From my webcomic: Triple A? It’s Mr. Bossman. I’ve got a flat. Will you please send help to my location?

Technogeek Bump purchases an iPhone

2009-06-20T21:46:00.000-07:00

From my webcomic: Bump stood in line all night to get the latest version of the iPhone.

Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup!

2009-06-16T08:11:00.000-07:00

Latest cartoon from my webcomic: I used to live in Pittsburgh for about 10 years. My character "Toehead" is a big Pittsburgh sports fan. This is my latest cartoon that honors the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the Stanley Cup Championship on Friday June 12.

Science! Working for America sticker

2009-06-12T11:39:00.000-07:00

I designed a sticker to be used on construction site workers’ hard hats. It also can be used as a vehicle bumper sticker. Regardless of the limited space, the sticker’s powerful message highlights the importance of science, technology and physics in today’s workplace. Photo by Brian Mosley, American Physical Society.

Nice blog entry about my employer

2009-06-08T07:27:00.001-07:00

The blog "Phasing" wrote a nicely written overview about my employer, the American Physical Society. I work there as the Art Director and Director of Special Publications. Check it out >> The APS is Awesome!

The busy "caricature" season has started

2009-06-01T08:42:00.001-07:00

Just finished my latest caricature party in Mitchellville, Md. for About Faces Entertainers.
The festive party was a celebration for a "Class of 2009" high school graduate.

Newly designed light pole banners

2009-05-21T09:12:00.001-07:00

I recently designed six large banners that were placed on the light poles along the street outside the American Center for Physics in College Park, MD.

Attended the ECBACC conference in Philly

2009-05-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

Just back from the East Coast Black Age of Comics Con 2009 (ECBACC) in Philadelphia. It was a great venue for networking with other talented comic and cartoon artists and writers.
http://ecbacc.com/wordpress/

Caricatures by Kerry at "My Gym"

2009-05-10T04:46:00.000-07:00

I got the opportunity to illustrate caricatures at "My Gym". It's a newly-opened birthday facility located in Owings Mills, MD. It was little Dylan's 1-year-old birthday celebration.

My latest cartoon for the Muskegon Tribune

2009-05-07T13:27:00.001-07:00

This cartoon illustrates the "friendly" rivalry between the two main newspapers in Muskegon, Michigan. The Muskegon Chronicle recent wrote a Op-Ed column that was critical of the Muskegon Tribune's publisher.

Me with the evil Ms. Alignment

2009-04-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

Me with Ms. Alignment... soon to be an upcoming comic book that's in the works. Can you tell, she's the villian!

Me with the teen superhero "Spectra"

2009-04-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

Me with "Spectra" the star of an upcoming comic, I will be illustrating. Notice that Spectra and I have matching "super-laser" goggles! Thanks, Becky!

Kerrykraft.com has been relaunched

2009-04-26T05:10:00.000-07:00

The newly redesigned www.kerrykraft.com has been uploaded.

WellSister.com has been launched.

2009-04-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

I was happy to have the opportunity to design the logo for a new web site for black women to live a healthier and better lifestyle. Please visit the site: WellSister.com

5 days and counting until the new look...

2009-04-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

5 days and counting until the new look of my official website: http://www.kerrykraft.com

www.Kerrykraft.com total makeover

2009-04-12T15:26:00.000-07:00

I've started the time-consuming process of redesigning my main web site: http://www.kerrykraft.com, my relaunch day is April 25.

Scavenger Hunt poster for NATT

2009-04-09T21:44:00.001-07:00

Poster designed for the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) promoting a Scavenger Hunt held at the Mall of America in Minneapolis.

My first ebook is now online

2009-04-05T17:04:00.000-07:00

I just uploaded my first ebook to (myebook.com) http://tinyurl.com/c7f4ud. PhysicsQuest 2008: Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair

PhysicsQuest 2008 is in its 3rd printing

2009-04-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

I'm in the midst of approving the 3rd printing of my children's activity/comic book PhysicsQuest 2008: Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair.

Recent cartoon for the Muskegon Tribune

2009-03-29T05:12:00.000-07:00

Muskegon Michigan (like the rest of the country) has a bad problem with large, unrepaired potholes in the the city's streets. The paper's publisher came up with this idea after several city officials continue to prolong the repairing of the potholes.