Doug developed a love of art as a child, and started painting at the age of thirteen. As a young adult, he studied at The Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA, The Fechin Institute, Taos NM, and the Scottsdale Artists’ School, Scottsdale, AZ. 

Doug has Called Arkansas home for over 30 years, and continues to be inspired by its abundant natural beauty. “The thrill of painting is creating something that has meaning to others and enriches their lives. As an impressionist, my intent is to create works with harmonious color, and to simplify my subject matter to its most fundamental and poetic form”.