This week, Allen Johnson, 74, of Lubbock shared his story of being of a blind artist who creates work-working pieces.
Johnson uses scrap wood to create pieces that some people say are amazing.
“I run power tools,” Johnson said. “I don’t carve anything. The only thing I can do with a sharp knife is cut myself.”
So far it’s worked out okay.
“I’ve got all my fingers,” Johnson said.
Johnson builds miniature wooden collectibles that vary from windmills, to tractors, trains, bible stands, and churches. He and his work have even been published in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.”
Johnson is a Texas Tech graduate who went blind at the age of 35.
Johnson suffers from Corneal Edema and Retinitis Pigmentosa which led to his losing his vision permanently.
His wife, Lea Johnson, said she does her best to let him be independent. She only helps when he asks.
So, how does Johnson do this work with power tools if he cannot see? See for yourself as Leslie Adami brings us the story tonight during the KLBK News at 6.
