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About The Artist

Deliberate By Design

 

I’m Jeanne Burris Johnson. I paint because I want to see if I can pull it off.

I don’t make art to be trendy, or to be thanked, or to be told I’m brave. I do it because the challenge keeps me sharp—and because I love the moment a piece finally clicks into place. Whether I’m working in photorealism, glass, or mixed media, the goal is the same: make something that holds its own.


My work has shown up in juried exhibitions, landed in private collections across the U.S., and been featured in publications with high standards and good taste. But I’m not here for prestige. I’m here to do good work—clean, exacting, and built to last. If it earns a place on someone’s wall, even better.

This isn’t a performance. It’s a practice. And I’m just getting better at it.

Artist Jeanne Burris Johnson in an art studio, smiling with wavy dark hair, glasses

Biography | The Long Game Isn’t for the Faint of Paint

Jeanne Burris Johnson turns ordinary moments into sharp, high-contrast statements. Her work spans photorealism, mixed media, and fused glass—each piece rooted in precision, clarity, and a refusal to follow trends. With years in gallery leadership and artist advocacy, she doesn’t just make art—she understands how it lives in the world. These are pieces built to last, collected by those who want work that speaks plainly and stays with you. 

Not Just A Pretty Picture

Artist Statement | Why It Looks Like This

I don’t chase trends or paint crowd-pleasers. I build work that lasts. I turn ordinary moments into visuals that stop you mid-scroll—or mid-stride. Whether it's a photorealistic painting that makes you look twice, or kiln-fired glass and collage that plays with texture and composition, everything I create is made to hold space and earn attention. There’s story, structure, and strategy behind each piece—and not a single brushstroke is filler.

Art That Won't Be Ignored

Exhibition History | From Studio to Spotlight

From Detroit to Cincinnati, Jeanne Burris Johnson's work has appeared in juried and invitational exhibitions across the Midwest. Her photorealistic and mixed media art has been featured in venues like Manifest Gallery, Detroit Artists Market, and Studio 1219. 

Where It's Been Seen

Collected Works | In Private Hands

Original paintings by Jeanne Burris Johnson are held in private collections across the United States, chosen by collectors drawn to bold execution and sharp narrative. 

Collected. Coveted.

Press & Features | Headlines, Highlights, and the Hard Work Behind Them

Press features highlight Jeanne Burris Johnson’s work behind the scenes—securing grant funding, curating thoughtful exhibitions, and building opportunities for other artists to grow. 

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Media Kit | For Curators & Press

No fluff. No filler. Just what you need to know. Download the media kit for Jeanne Burris Johnson—artist bio, CV, exhibition record, press features, and ready-to-publish images. Curators, collectors, and journalists: here’s your shortcut. 

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Art Worth Collecting. Updates Worth Reading.

No Fluff. Just the Art. This isn’t a weekly inbox filler. When I send something out, it means there’s new work, an upcoming exhibition, or something worth seeing. If you collect, curate, or just want to stay in the loop when it actually matters—this is the list.

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