Burns grew up in a creative household with her mother being a painter and her father a graphic designer. From a young age, her parents engrained in her to chase happiness in whatever she did in life. Burns herself was attracted to advertising and design so she decided to study these subjects at Savannah College of Art and Design. However, she quickly realized that being behind a computer all day was not very enjoyable for her. It was not until she took some clay classes that she found herself in the studio day and night. Clay was what kept calling her back as she found excitement in the endless learning opportunities surrounding the medium. Burns then transferred to Georgia State University to pursue her passion and study under artists that specialize in techniques she wanted to learn.

Burns’ love for animals has been apparent her whole life and it is reflected in her work. Many of her pieces are animal forms as she appreciates the simplicity of communicating feelings and emotions through them. Having previously ridden horses, Burns uses this form often and feels a strong connection to this particular animal. A piece she is looking forward to exhibiting in the “3D” show is her take on the Three Wise Monkeys, which embodies the principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." Burns will be tapping into her own interpretation of the idea of evil, how people take it in, and how they deflect it. To add her own signature touch, she will be communicating it by using the horse form. This encompasses the idea that something can have countless interpretations and everyone is allowed to portray it in a way that is valid for them.