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Doug was always drawing as a child and started painting at about the age of 10.
Because of an early childhood speech impediment Doug often isolated himself and it was for this reason that Doug without knowing, chose painting and drawing as a means of self expression but more importantly, to be in a world of comfort without the stresses caused by verbal interaction with either peers or adults. Doug’s talents grew out of a sense of need and hope. With both time and his growing confidence through painting Doug’s speech difficulties disappeared but the gift of painting has left an indelible mark on his soul that serves him to this day.
During the late 60’s and early 70’s Doug studied painting at the University of Wisconsin and earned a BFA and a Masters of Science in Studio Art, apprenticing himself to his mentor and friend, Adolph Rosenblatt, a graduate of Yale University. At UW Doug achieved a 4.0 grade point average in Painting and studied advanced painting at the School of the Chicago Art Institute. Doug taught at Triton College and the College of Du Page in the Chicago area and currently teaches painting at the Bloomington Art Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Doug has exhibited nationally and has work in international collections. His studio and gallery is located in Eagan, Minnesota.
Email: doughouse@comcast.net
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