A native of Miami, Florida, Jelani K. Thomas uses his creative talents and knowledge of design to breathe life into his visual imagery. Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. (1995-1999), and produced the official logo for his alma mater in 1999. Mr. Thomas attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and was awarded a Master of Fine Arts degree in Illustration (2000-2002). In 2004-05 he was named the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District New
Teacher of the Year. In 2013-2014 he received the Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of Humanities at Claflin University. Mr. Thomas currently resides in Monrovia, CA. In addition to commissioned artwork and displaying at gallery showings, he has been a visual arts educator for 13 years. Mr. Thomas is excited about his ongoing development as an artist and arts educator.