About The Artist
Persis Johnson was born in Baltimore, MD, in 1993. She's been making art since childhood. She specializes in illustration and fine arts. The subjects she focuses on are portraits, figure anatomy, logo designs, character designs, concept art, food, and editorial illustrations. She uses mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, digital (ex., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, & Procreate), acrylic, and oil paint.
She currently works as a freelance illustrator and painter while pursuing her Master's in art education at the Maryland Institute College of Art. While she's open for commission, she's currently a background painter for an upcoming independent film titled "Painting In Darkness."
Education
2025-Present
Master's
Maryland Institute College of Art
- Currently majoring in Art Education
- Gained experience and skills in other media (ex., Printmaking & Ceramics)
- Currently working on a painting for an upcoming show in February
- Gaining experience working with K-12 students
2018-2020
Bachelor's
Maryland Institute College of Art
- Illustration Major
- GPA: 3.8
- Gained skills in digital media (ex., Editorial Illustration, Book Illustration, Character Design, & Sequential Art)
- Dean's List Received During the Fall of 2019 & Spring of 2020
2016-2018
Associate's
Delaware College of Art & Design
- Illustration Major
- GPA: 3.2
- Participated in DCAD's Drawing Marathon during both years
- Received a Benevolent Award on the day of graduation
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