Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Larry Johnson attented The Boston Museum School of Fine Arts. Larry has been an illustrator for over twenty five years in book publishing, magazines and agencies. His work includes assignments for Fortune magazine, Lee Low, Scholastic, Little Brown, The Boston Globe, ESPN.com. Hill Holiday and the Sporting News.
He has illustrated biographies on: Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph and The Wilt Chamberlain story. His other titles include: The Secret to Freedom, Singing with Momma Lou, Daisey and the doll, Niki Giovanni's Knoxville, Tennessee, When Jo Louis won the title, If you traveled the underground railroad, Grandpa's Legacy, Alec's Primer and Sports Illustrated His work has also been seen on The Cosby Show and the Fresh Prince of Belair. other clients include Pepsi Cola, Hallmark and The National Football League.
His work has been acknowledged in New York's Society of Illustrators.
Johnson works in all mediums and is comfortable with editorial concepts and deadlines. His ability to capture a likeness as well as draw people of every ethnicity makes him a very sought after freelancer. His greatest asset is his ability to work in a plethora of styles from a literal rendering to wonderful children's books.
