Bernadette Payne

Background

Payne, Bernadette was born on August 2, 1955 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of William Thomas Payne and Helen Waide.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ringling School Art, 1977.

Career

Designer, illustrator, Brady Advertising, Chattanooga, 1977-1979; production artist, Encom Graphics, Houston, 1979-1980; art director, Gardner Communications, Houston, 1980-1983; book designer, Gulf Public Company, Houston, 1983-1984; art director, Lea Public, Houston, 1984-1985; private practice as graphic designer, Houston, 1985-1989, 92-; art director, American Masters, Houston, 1989-1992.

Membership

Member Art League of Houston.

Interests

• Avocations: soccer, running, sewing, reading, cycling.

Connections

Married Michael Blane Jeffrey, September 20, 1983 (divorced October 1989). Married Eric Frank Johnson, June 18, 1994. 1 child, River Elle Johnson.

Father:

William Thomas Payne

Mother:

Helen Waide

Spouse:

Eric Frank Johnson

Spouse:

Michael Blane Jeffrey

child:

River Elle Johnson Payne