Doug found out at an early age that he was intersted in
art when he was accepted to the horizon art program in
his formitive years at central middle school. The horizon
art program allowed him the ability to work with various
mediums at an early age including intaglio, linolium cut,
kiln fired clay, and arcylic paint before had reached the
age of 13. Upon his entrance into Watchung Hills Regional
High School he was accepted into the AP art program, which
allowed him the ability to study art at a college level
while still in high school. He then attended Syracuse University's
School of Visual and Performing arts until 1997, earning
a BFA in Art Media Studies with a concentration in computer
graphics.
Since his graduation from Art School Doug has worked
in the commercial arts, in the field of Adverstising as
well as Interactive Design. This specialization has lead
doug to create art that deals with Brands. His first major
work involves the American Brand and what it has become
through the America's Truths. This work can be viewed at dooker.com as
a commercial venture tied to his work.
His work on the Dooker line was exhibited at the vanbrunt
gallery in the meat packing district as part of group show
in the fall of 2004.
