Doug’s years of art studies combined with his artisan skills have given rise to an inventive style that integrates oils and organic elements into unexpected three-dimensional studies of nature. “Everyday things move faster and faster with an increasing pressure to 'get things done' and all at the expense of merely appreciating life. My antidote to that inherent stress has been taking walks through the woods near my home. It’s a marvelous way to decompress and reflect on our relationship with the world around us. I’ve tried to capture that tranquility and peace-of-mind in my paintings and bring that feeling back indoors.”

These pieces were a natural progression from a series of bird paintings created for an Audubon Society exhibit, and inspired by living in the intercoastal beauty of North Carolina and both Washington and Oregon coasts.

Doug’s years of art studies, combined with his artisan skills, have given rise to multiple inventive styles that integrate mixed media, wood craft and other elements into unexpected three-dimensional works. With the Fairy Tale Series, Doug desired to create interactive pieces that provoke curiosity and delight his own grandchildren as well as adults. 

Art inspires music and music inspires art. The feelings often manifest themselves in brushstrokes. 

Doug usually never lacks ideas for projects, but those times that he does suffer “artist’s block” he looks to his favorite artists for inspiration. By paying homage to them, "I never fail to learn a new trick or technique that sends me back to my easel."

While spending many years as an advertising art director, Doug was required to create visuals in an unbelievably wide variety of styles. That allowed him to become comfortable in multiple mediums and genres. He continues to enjoy exploring fresh approaches to his art.