Hayleigh Johnson | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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Hayleigh Johnson

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"A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" illustration by Hayleigh Johnson

  • Alumni '22

Degree
Areas of Study
Illustration
Current Career
Freelance Artist
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

I submitted various illustration pieces that I've completed over the last year or so for classes at 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø. I included a little bit of everything—an editorial piece, a fairytale illustration, an anthology spread, and an illustrated map (among others!) Most pieces were done digitally.

Why did you decide to come to 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø?

I really wanted to pursue a career in art, but none of the colleges near me really offered what I was looking for. After some light digging on the internet, I found 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø and I was SO excited to see how many art majors they offered! I almost immediately knew that 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø was my best option for an artistic career, and I began the application process shortly after.

What are your plans for your senior year? And beyond?

I'm very excited to do my senior project, as well as take a couple of classes outside my major to hopefully expose me to new, exciting ways to do illustration. I'm hopi