Jean recieved formal training at university and later began a career as a university art professor in his native Lebanon. In his thirties Tannous moved to France and began establishing himself in Europe as a professional artist. He was president to many artistic associations in Paris, where he taught art and maintained a successful gallery. Jean's experience took him throughout Europe developing artist projects of assorted magnitudes. The work of Jean Tannous is internationally recognized and can be found in galleries throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and the far east. Now in his sixties, Tannous resides in Montreal, Canada with his family. Articles written on Jean tannous, his art and his association to prestigeous international galleries can be found by following the "links" heading above. May Heung, Owner IMA Gallery, Toronto was delighted with the reaction to the Jean Tannous exhibit.

"It was wonderful. Because of the color and the balance people love his work. They say it makes them feel happy. It is a unique style. One doesn't find the dramatic color base in other galleries. She describes Jean, painting comes naturally to him. One can see a lot of different subject matters; he is so skilled. His painting is just wonderful."

Among the collectors of Jeans’ work: Jimmy Carter, Lise Watier, Julie Couture