John T. Benedict

Tucson, Arizona

John T. Benedict has been an artist for as long as he can remember — creating since the age of five. His lifelong passion for art has evolved into a diverse and expansive body of work spanning multiple disciplines and mediums.

Works Include:

Metal sculpture, public art, steampunk art, painting, murals, faux finishes, synthetic rock, water features, custom furniture (tables, lamps, shelving, dressers, beds), themed environments (nightclubs, restaurants, BedRoxx in Tucson and New Mexico), and theater set design.

John also specializes in museum fossil and specimen mounting, fossil restoration, and dinosaur egg preparation.

Public Art Installations Located In:

Union City, Tennessee

Taiwan Museum

Burr-Brown / Texas Instruments (Tucson)

Lightning Ridge, Australia

Stockholm, Sweden

Dallas, Texas

John is currently represented in nine galleries and participates annually in major fine art events, including the SAACA Tucson shows, the Tucson Sculpture Festival, the Scottsdale Fine Art Show, the Tucson Museum of Art events, and the Eons Expos Fossil & Mineral Shows in both Tucson and Denver.

His work has been featured in American Art Collector (2012, 2013, 2025).

John is passionate about creating art from recycled materials and solving creative challenges in ways that bring beauty, strength, and inspiration into the world. His mission is simple: to create meaningful work that uplifts others and gives people a reason to smile.

He believes inspiration is everywhere — and encourages others to let it shine through every aspect of their lives.

See more of his work at www.somedistantworld.com.