From the Artist:
Born in Nigeria, Yemi studied art and worked successfully as a professional artist in New York before relocating Maryland. Commercially, Yemi has produced illustrations for well-known retailers and more than one hundred Fortune 500 companies. In addition to several children’s books, he has designed more than 300 international postage stamps, and his “Girl Group” stamps are a part of the permanent collection of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Yemi has garnered nationwide press for his accomplishments from prestigious news media including the New York Times, Time magazine, Newsweek, The Washington Post and Entertainment Tonight. Well known in Frederick County for his community-centered projects, he collaborates with towns across the region to design highly collectible keepsakes highlighting area landmarks.
Yemi - Frederick, Maryland 2022