Jett Johnson, a lifelong artist, has been drawing since the age of 2. As with many artists’ lives, he grew up socially challenged. His interest in drawing realistic portraits and figure drawings began at an early age when Johnson was constantly searching out facial expressions and body language from his peers, evaluating their approval or disapproval. At age 6, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became an obsession and so started his journey learning to express appreciation of the things he loves through art.
Over his childhood years, Jett would draw here and there for joy and occasionally take classes in school. After graduating high school, he received an Assoc. of Electronics, which eventually led him to his “dream job” with the Intel Corporation.
Johnson’s life choices led to trouble with the law which led to termination from Intel. The resulting depression forced Johnson to immerse himself back into creating art. In 2008, Johnson returned to his hometown of Hot Springs, feeling defeated, depressed, and at rock bottom.
Fast forward to 2015 and an influential person in his life helped him decide to take the leap and become a full-time artist.
Since his cancer diagnosis, Johnson has focused on creating art to show appreciation for anyone that has passion for what they do. The more that subject’s love and passion for their art shows, the more drive and passion Johnson has while painting them.
Please join the arts community in a fundraiser supporting Johnson at The Warehouse, 301 Broadway, during Gallery Walk, Friday, April 1. For more information, call 501-607-0214 or 501-538-0399.
