Michael Johnson

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

Michael Johnson, creative director

Michael Johnson is a polished visual communications specialist in print project management experience and knowledge of web production obtained from positions in publishing, graphic design and marketing communications. He offers a unique combination of creativity and analytical skill with the ability to assess both vantage points to create cost-effective solutions for both internal and external clients.

Michael started his career in communications and design as a copy editor with The New York Times Regional Group. He later became a design editor with Gannett, the largest media company in the United States. After working for the brokerage firm Edward Jones as an account manager, he started his publishing and graphic design consulting company, A Touch of Omari. Among his work include being the creative director for Ronald Harrill's "Makeda: Queen of Sheba" -- a children's book on the Ethiopian queen which won the International Book Awards' category for Children's Picture Book: Non-Fiction -- creating the affiliate marketing program for a vegan food manufacturer and digital publication editor for Berkshire Hathaway Media Group.

Michael currently is the graphic design instructor at the Northwest School of the Arts, a visual arts magnet school in Charlotte, N.C. He still runs A Touch of Omari, where he focuses on design projects that emphasize the strength of diversity.

He holds a Masters in Professional Studies in publishing from George Washington University; a Masters of Science in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University; and a Master of Fine Arts from Liberty University.