MIA JOHANSSON

"My momma always said"...

that when I was little and in a bad mood she just handed me pencils and paper and then I drew/painted myself happy again. Even though I don't draw every day anymore, it's still vital for me to be creative in one way or another.

In 1995, towards the end of high school my older brother with colleague started up a business oriented on eco-friendly flower cards. This was a new market in Sweden and the company literally flourished. I created the motives for these cards sold in many countries besides Sweden. This was the beginning of my career as illustrator.

During 1997-2003 I was employed by Bergsala AB, the Nordic agency for Nintendo. As administration manager for Club Nintendo my passion for graphical software tools deepened.

Educated in Art and Image Science at the University of Gothenburg 2004 and 2005. During my studies I kept on working as freelance illustrator.

Between 1999-2006 I drew many illustratons for Fredag (event and advertising agency). During 2004 I came in contact with Cobham Gaisler AB were I've remained as an employee since 2006.