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This week, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter & Illustrator, Kevin Johnson. Kevin discusses his early engagement with art, comic books, Louisville, teaching himself to draw, favorite comic book artists, school, keeping it fresh, the Army, creating and drawing during his time in the service, his journey after retiring from the Army, Comic Con, Full Sail University, the Colorado Springs art scene, Black Lion, taking time serious, graphic design, animation, Craigslist, reinventing yourself, Thomas Blackshear and mentorship, butterflies, imagination, mixed media, growing as an artist, his pencil & charcoal series, Black Art in America, the Solidarity Mobile Mural Project, social media, Flaten Art Museum, his current shows, routine, clouds, critiques, collectors, Rogue Gallery, pricing, and his advice to your artists.

Join us for an inspirational conversation with Kevin Johnson!

Check out Kevins’ website at www.kevjart.com

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Instagram - www.instagram.com/kevjart - @kevjart

Facebook - www.facebook.com/KevJArt/

See Kevin’s art in person at these galleries:

The Vault Gallery in The Mining Exchange Hotel - www.miningexchangehotel.com

Exhibit runs from June 1st – August 25th, 2025

Auric Gallery - www.auricgallery.com

Broadmoor Galleries - www.broadmoorgalleries.com

A.R Mitchell Museum of Western Art - www.armitchellmuseum.com

Black Art In America - www.blackartinamerica.com

Art on tour from Illinois to D.C. “Change That Narrative” on display at the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois.

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