Julian Johnson ‘aka’ ARTJAZ has been an artist since he could hold a pencil. Using art as a means to define his world Julian would spend hour upon industrious hour creating characters, comics, tags and graffiti pieces. Upon leaving school, with no great impetus to follow any chosen career, he was encouraged by his mum to do what he loved most – to draw. With only his two ‘Piece’ books as evidence of his raw talent he was offered a place at Art College where he went on to develop his creative skills. His work was soon to be seen in underground music magazines, record labels and nightclub flyers.

Working in all aspects of Urban media since the late Eighties he has carved out a well respected and renowned name for himself.  For the past few years he has mixed working in ‘street’ media with more community-based projects, realising the potential he has for communicating visually with young people. He now regularly works for youth service providers who recognise the authenticity of his urban-themed art and value, his thorough professional knowledge of youth culture and its means of communication. Returning to his first love, Graffiti Art, he also delivers compelling workshops and inspires young people with his sincere passion for art & design.