Joel Johnston was a graduate of Carrollton Central High School. He earned a bachelor of science in Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He has been a practicing artist for over 30 years.
“I had many art classes in high school and college, yes Georgia Tech has many art classes, and
continue to educate myself with learning from local artists and studying art history.”
“I started by painting animals and architectural scenes with acrylics to begin my art journey at galleries in Atlanta and Decatur. I started welding metal sculpture in 1997 with an abstract piece for a friend. My art has evolved into metal sculptures of cats, dogs, robots, flowers, insects, and abstracts. I primarily use scrap metal to fashion these animals and create whimsical pieces for homes and gardens. I’ve focused on using automotive parts and garden implements to create an eclectic environment for the past few years at my own house and at the buffalo creek gardens.
I am actively involved with the local art guild and have been part of many group shows.
I’ve had a solo art show at the Scrap Bin and at a few galleries in Atlanta.”
Joel continues to hone his artistic talents. His welded art has evolved into
metal sculptures of cats, dogs, robots, flowers, insects and abstracts. He primarily uses scrap metal – mainly automotive parts and garden implements – to fashion sculptures and create whimsical pieces for homes and gardens.
In the last few years Joel has focused on creating an eclectic sculptural environment at his own home. He has been a solo and featured artist at several art galleries in Atlanta, as well as Carrollton. Joel enjoys collaborating with other local artists, and is an active member of the Carrollton Artists Guild. Joel’s art, along with that of other guild members, is displayed at the Carrollton Center for the Arts during their annual Spring art gallery and Christmas market. He regularly donates his time and artistic talent to help raise money for Empty Bowls.
Many of Joel’s larger sculptures can be viewed at the entrance, and along the trails, of the Buffalo Creek gardens in Carrollton.
Blue Door Gallery 