About the Art
I create conceptual mixed media art utilizing ink, paint and photography.
My work begins with a pencil or pen to develop the initial ideas. As the concept develops other image elements are added to the composition. Once the concept begins to solidify the art elements and reference images are moved into the digital space, where I further develop compositions, explore form, and refine the conceptual direction of each piece. Oftentimes this digital stage serves as an underpainting—a foundational layer where structure, balance, and intent are established.
My exploration of art and design has led me up many paths over the many years giving rise to a large collection of original art in a wide range of creative media. I draw from this original art archive along with new art to create conceptual mixed media original compositions.
In an effort to keep fresh perspectives I create abstract paintings as a cathartic act, leaving all the planning, research and sketches behind, putting on my paint speckled overalls, pump up the music and start moving, getting loose. Once the vibe is right I close my eyes and take a look at what my brain was composing in my subconscious and then I go to it. Ultimately the abstracts get introduced in the mixed media and the original canvases go to the appropriate gallery or art event.
Oil and Acrylic paintings primarily on canvas but some are on glass, masonite, musical instrument cases... all originals come with a 8.5x11 Art Sample Print included with the certificate of authenticity and provenance.
Artist's Proof?
Artist's Proofs are made during the process of fine-tuning the final tone, contrast and color on the artwork. Once the final adjustments are made, 12 ARTIST PROOFS are made on 13x19 inch professional luster premium photo paper, 72lb., 270 gsm. Artist Proofs are limited edition, hand signed, numbered and custom embossed.
ARTIST PROOFS *AP S|N|E •LE Run/12 • Artist Proof | SIGNED | NUMBERED | EMBOSSED *Limited Edition Run of 12 prints, includes a certificate of authenticity / provenance. The number of the archival fine art print will be the lowest still available at the time of purchase. These are printed in original ratio on a full sheet of 19x13 archival fine art paper. The actual art image size may vary based on its original size and shape.
Limited Edition • ARCHIVAL MUSEUM GRADE FINE ART PRINTS
Produced by Glaze Studios on a Canon ProGraf 1100 photo printer designed for professional-quality output using a 12-ink Lucia PRO II pigment system.
Art Commissions • Acquiring Original Work
Currently there are a few people on the waitlist for new commissioned paintings. The wait is around 30-60 days. Minimum size dimensions are 16x20 in. which starts at $2500. Your preferred dimensions are welcome. If you would like to commission new art, please provide Doug with some project information:
Collector Commission Inquiry
How does the refundable deposit for a commission painting work?
For any artwork other than portraits, a 50% deposit is needed to be added to the waitlist, however the full deposit is refundable at any time. The commission can be canceled prior to, during, or after the painting is finished either by Doug or the client. Art is very personal and subjective for both the client(s) and the artist, so in the event that a commissioned artwork is not claimed it will be released to the open market and/or the galleries.
For a commission, typically clients will suggest a subject and palette preferences. Doug does not accept all subjects or color palettes but is happy to hear what you have in mind. For example, a client might say they want a 72 in. × 90 in. horizontal artwork depicting something reminiscent of their favorite three paintings from his catalog. Since the deposit is 100% refundable on non-portrait art, Doug has the freedom to run with the suggestion and infuse the inspiration into the original final concept.
Portrait Commissions, a 50% deposit is needed to be added to the waitlist. The commission can be canceled prior to completion; 15% of the deposit will be returned to the client. Client will have the opportunity to view the artwork before it is finished for "Approved for Completion" authorization. After the painting is "Approved for Completion" and finished the client may still cancel the commission, if this is the case the deposit will not be returned to the client. Art is very personal and subjective for both the client(s) and the artist, so in the event that a commissioned artwork is not claimed or canceled it will be released to the open market and/or galleries.
Custom Prints | Canvas
Yes! Doug has affiliations with selected printers that produce quality stretched canvases, archival hot press or cold press prints, acrylic, metal and wall mural prints. Contact the studio and request a quote by providing the title of the artwork you desire and the size you are most interested in. Doug will get back to you with a price that includes shipping and timeline.
Art Commissions
Studio Code:
- OA • Original Art (hand painting or drawing) certificate / provenance.
- OMC • Original Mixed Media Composition. A mixture of hand drawn/ analogue, digital and photographic imagery assembled in various ways to create an original composition with certificate / provenance.
- LE • Limited Edition series print run of high quality archival, hand signed, numbered, embossed and cataloged collectors edition prints with a with certificate / provenance.
- S • Signed by artist hand
- N • Numbered limited edition print, artist signs and numbers each piece
- E • Stamp Embossed with unique studio mark for authenticity
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AP • Artist Studio Proof - a limited print run made when the artwork is color corrected, finalized
and personally verified by the artist (signed, numbered, original studio embossed, ie, usually the rarest print version offered)
- OE • Open Edition, unsigned prints, not limited in number
- PP • Printer's Proof, similar to an AP but for the printer, usually rarer than APs
- HC • Hors de Commerce, meaning "out of trade," rare artist's copies, not for sale
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Paper / Substrate Stock:
gsm • Density in grams per square meter | mil. • Thickness represents one-thousandth of an inch (0.001 inch)
Breathing Color Crystalline Satin Canvas • Oxford 2 over 1 weave canvas, 21 mil, 440 gsm crystalline canvas, semi-smooth, single-sided canvas roll. Fine Art Trade Guild approved. *a great thick rigid loose canvas.
ILFORD GALERIE Series Professional Fine Art Papers • Archival, museum grade, high-density, resin coated, 12mil thick, 310 gsm
Canon AMP10 10 Fine Art Matte • Heavy-weight, 10 mil. 230 gsm matte photo paper, bright white, non-reflective surface, vibrant, high-contrast, and glare-free. High opacity (>95%) and high brightness, acid-free media designed for high ink loads.
Canon Pro Luster paper, a 72lb. 255 gsm, 10.2 mil, and 92% ISO brightness. Ideal for perfecting color. Used for Limited Edition Artist Proofs
Canon Glossy Photo Paper • 240 gsm resin-coated paper is 10 mil., bright white, high-gloss finish.
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