John Benedict

Tucson, Arizona

“I believe I was always supposed to be an artist and have been an artist as long as I can remember—as early as five years old. My work includes metal sculptures, public art, steam-punk art, paintings, murals, faux finish painting, synthetic rock, water features, furniture,  themed environments for night clubs and restaurants,  and theater set design. I am also involved in museum fossil and specimen mounting, fossil restoration, and dinosaur egg preparation.  My public art is located in Union City, Tennessee; the Taiwan Museum; Burr Brown/Texas Instruments in Tucson; and Lightning Ridge, Australia.

“I am currently represented in nine galleries and in many fine art shows annually, including SAACA Tucson, Tucson Sculpture Festival, Arizona Fine Art Expo, and Eons Expos fossil and mineral shows in Tucson and Denver. I love creating art using recycled materials, solving problems to create something that is attractive and will give someone a reason to smile. Find inspiration in your surroundings and let it shine in every aspect of your life. To learn more, visit www.somedistantworld.com.”