"Tim Burton" – Original Painting on Canvas (and Limited-Edition Hand Embellished Giclée Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas)

by Nikki Johnson

Dimensions: 24" x 36"

Framed Dimensions: Approx. 25.25" x 37.25"
Medium: Acrylic and Silver Leaf on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
Framing: Framed in a black floater frame – ready to hang

This grayscale portrait of Tim Burton is part of the Directors Series by

Nikki Johnson—visual artist and wife of guitarist Justin Johnson—a collection honoring visionary filmmakers whose work reshaped not just cinema, but the culture around it.

Painted in striking tones of black, white, and gray, this piece features hand-applied silver leaf in a spiraling background motif—a nod to the signature twisted visual language that runs through Burton’s films. Built from an iconic headshot, the portrait emphasizes Burton’s hand as much as his face, a recurring theme throughout the series. Nikki chose to highlight the hands of each director to capture not just the mind behind the vision, but the force that brings that vision to life.

“Few filmmakers are as instantly recognizable as Tim Burton. His singular style fuses painting, sculpting, storytelling, and music into entire worlds. I tried to capture that energy in this portrait, layering silver foil to echo his iconic spirals. This is my tribute to the mind behind the madness.”
— Nikki Johnson

There’s a rhythm to Burton’s work—a seamless fusion of image and sound that feels as musical as it is cinematic.  His long-time collaboration with composer Danny Elfman is among the most legendary in cinematic history, where every spiral, shadow, and smirk feels perfectly scored.

The way Burton’s visuals dance with Danny Elfman’s soundtracks feels more like a rock & roll collaboration than a traditional film score—offbeat, electric, and completely unforgettable.

🎬 About the Directors Series

This ongoing collection by Nikki Johnson currently features portraits of four legendary film directors, each known for their iconic visual language, fearless filmmaking, and deep connection to music. Each portrait is rendered in grayscale, with select pieces incorporating metallic silver leaf to echo signature stylistic elements.

In each work, Nikki uses a carefully chosen headshot that prominently features the director’s hand, spotlighting both the mind and mechanism behind the lens. The result is a series that blurs the lines between visual art, film, and music—bold, uncompromising, and cinematic to the core.

✍🏼 Hand-signed by the artist and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
🖤 One-of-a-kind original, framed in a black floater frame, ready to hang.

🖼️ Also Available as a Hand-Embellished Giclée Print (16" x 24") 

Each Directors Series portrait is also available as a 16" x 24" giclée print on archival paper. These prints are:

• Hand-embellished with Silver Leaf to replicate the striking metallic detailing found in the original.

• Printed on high-quality archival paper for superior longevity and vibrancy.

• Limited edition of 100, hand-numbered for authenticity.

• Hand-signed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Perfect for collectors who desire the aesthetic impact of the original artwork, these embellished prints offer a more accessible price point without sacrificing visual presence or texture.

📦 Please note: All 16 x 24 giclée prints are made to order. Please allow 4–6 weeks for creation, embellishment, and shipping.