Jackie Johnson lives in Nashville, TN. He studied drawing and painting at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He then earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting at the University of Georgia.

In his career, he has worked with a variety of mediums and techniques including pen and ink illustration, acrylic painting, and graphic design.

As of late, Jackie has embraced the traditional craft of woodturning. He enjoys spending time in his workshop making unique pepper mills, lidded boxes, bowls and other objects that emphasis the beauty of wood. Jackie is a professional member of The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), the Tennessee Association of Woodturners (TAW) and the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA).

His family also shares a great talent and love for the arts. His son, Bram, is an illustrator graphic designer and Web designer. His daughter, Jillian, is a musician and graphic/web designer. In fact, they designed this website! His wife, Sally, is a talented seamstress and organizational powerhouse.