My  art is a visual expression of the intersection between my dreams and my conscious reality, particularly those moments when I am not fully  asleep and my mind is free to wander. Inspired by philosophical ideas,  current events, personal challenges, nature, and much more, I reflect  upon how I want to visually express this subject matter and then execute  that vision. My paintings are thus metaphors for my experiences as I  try to make sense of my life, understand the bigger picture, decide where I fit into this chaotic world, and create some order or structure  to comprehend it all. 

Doug was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been pursuing art since middle school. He received a Bachelor of Fine  Arts degree in Art and Art History from the University of Oregon in  1992. During his twenties, Doug lived in Bend (Oregon), France, Los  Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, and Minneapolis and showed his work consistently during that time. Since moving back to Bend  in 2000, Doug has actively made new art works without being overly  concerned about displaying it publicly, although he does follow the art  world closely and is open to showing his work if an opportunity presents  itself. Doug and his wife are currently raising their daughter in  Midtown Bend, making art, and building community through their non-profit the High Desert Mural Festival (HDMF), which supports mural  projects enhancing the public arts culture of Central Oregon and  fostering visual arts education.
www.highdesertmuralfestival.org