ABOUT JOHN
JOHN ISHMAEL
Artist/ Interior Designer
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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.
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“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.”
”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.”