Hi, I’m Jake Burns! I’m a Local 7 Ironworker and part-time artist, born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Growing up, I spent nearly every weekend at my grandparents’ cabin in Bartlett, New Hampshire. It was there that I found my love of the natural world. Throughout my childhood, I loved to draw anything from dragons to football players. As a teenager, I experimented with graphite, acrylics, watercolor, and pen & ink. In 2017 I found pyrography and it rapidly became a passion of mine. As of 2026 I began oil painting and wood carving.

Presently, I live in Salem, New Hampshire with my wife, dog, and two cats. I enjoy creating a mix of my own ideas and taking commissions. I find collaborating with people to create personalized, sentimental artworks highly rewarding. Portraits are my favorite subject but I also do a bit of still-life and landscapes. I am a proud member of the Greater Salem Artist Association and Greater Haverhill Artist Association. In my free time, I frequently attend local art classes, workshops, and fairs. I hope to see you there!

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