About doug johnston
Artistic visual studios DOUG JOHNSTON Founder, Artistic Visual Studios Traditional building design relies on two-dimensional drawings to take dreams to reality. Trending away from these time-honored renderings, today's modern shops have embraced the elite interactive multi-dimensional technology called BIM (Building Information Modeling) that offers architects, designers, builders and their clients stunning views of their projects in vivid detail from inception to completion while significantly cutting down costs of design and construction. DOUG JOHNSTON, award-winning designer, builder and founder of Artistic Visual Studios in Dallas, Texas, was early to the virtual evolution. Since 2005, Doug has invested in state-of-the-art computer technology, implementing the use of AutoCAD Architecture and AutoDesk Revit and 3ds Max for designing and building projects of all scopes worldwide. With twenty years experience in project management and construction, and an expertise in custom watershapes and aquatexture for premier properties, Doug is a respected industry leader and trusted consultant on commercial, civil and luxury residential projects for the building community. Doug and his talented team of artists and experts at Artistic Visual Studios are devoted to the details of each project. From scale and proportion, light and color, to every element of the design, they are committed to producing a masterpiece that will realize their client's vision, and ultimately, the dreams of their client's client. Artistic Visual Studios offers many workflows and disciplines including cloud technology enabling seamless, real time professional collaboration between architectural firms, interior designers, landscape architects, construction general contractors and designers around the globe. Although modern technology is ever evolving, Doug remains steadfast on some old-fashioned points of doing business. At Artistic Visual Studios pride of craftsmanship and reliable personal service is central to the collective work ethic, ensuring a high-quality partnership that will help their clients succeed in the marketplace but remember, good design still comes from a hand and a pencil!