Eric Johnson is a Metal Sculptor, who has for the past 18 years, developed his artistic skills in Birmingham Alabama. He has been well received for the fine detail he has shown in his laser cut pieces of art and for the whimsical, sometimes brutal hand forged sculptures. His inspiration comes from his love of the outdoors and the blues music that fills his studio.

Eric was born in Adamsville Alabama in 1969. His father instilled in him an appreciation of the outdoors at a young age while his mother and grandfather introduced him to drawing and sketching. His first real job was not in the art field but in engineering and for the next 18 years, his love of creating artworks shared his attention with the field of heavy equipment design.During this time, Eric’s work could be seen in galleries in and around Birmingham. He also, after many years, broke away from the mindset of creating what was expected of him to creating what came from him. His talent has flourished since and now his passion for art stands alone.

Eric is a member of the Birmingham Art Association and the Alabama Designer Craftsmen. His work is on display in Springville Alabama at Blackwood Gallery and in Birmingham at Naked Art Gallery. He has participated in annual shows for the Sierra Club and has donated works for auction to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Cancer Society, and the Birmingham Humane Society. In 2008, Eric placed 2nd in the Birmingham art Associations “100 Years of Diversity in Birmingham Art” show with his sculpture entitled “Longing”. Back to artist's page When not working in his studio Eric likes to write about the outdoors and the people he grew up with. In March of this year, Eric’s article “The Frog Incident” won the right to be published in a collection of short humor articles from “Humorandlife.com” The book will be published in the fall of 2009.

When Eric is not working, he likes to spend time with his two Australian Shepherds, “Church and Porter” somewhere out in the woods. He also likes to ride his motorcycle through the Appalachians.