top of page

ABOUT JOHN

JOHN ISHMAEL

Artist/ Interior Designer

​

John’s painting career has spanned 4 decades. He joined the Nandina Atlanta team as an owner and lead designer with over 20 years of experience in the field of interior design.  John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.  He is known for his creative use of textiles in his designs.

​

“As an artist, color, texture, light, and emotion have always played into the way I create pieces of art.  I think these ideas are very influential characteristics of interior design that drive my inspiration.  My love for design has grown naturally from my love of art. Therefore, when I work with my clients I see myself as a conduit for their creations. The finished product for my clients should always reflect their personality, while a finished painting of mine is mirror of my personality.”

John Ishmael.jpg
John Ishmael painting.jpg

”I have been creating pieces of art as long as I can remember, sketching, doodling and painting.  I took painting lessons from an artist when I was 12 and never stopped painting. My art teacher in high school was wonderfully encouraging and I never looked back.”

bottom of page