About Doug.
I love Africa. I’ve been to “the cradle” many times, and every time I go I get my spirit fed from the primal funk that is still a part of her green hills. I especially enjoy the unnerving vibe the big five—the elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo—put forth. These animals have a poise and power about them that's intense.
Do yourself a favor: fly to Africa and get within 30 yards of one of these critters. It’ll leave memory burn. You might want to bring a change of underwear.
Believing, as I do, that art directly impacts our approach to life, I paint these grand beasts with great regularity hoping that their repose, strength and utter confidence will rub off on my viewers who are stressed out, insipid and fearful.
Aside from painting African game, I also enjoy painting the human face and figure in a realistic way. As far as I’m concerned, there is nothing like a classic handling of face and form, replicating the beauty and emotion that’s a part of God’s creative handiwork. If executed with excellence and interest such paintings will forever stop a patron in his tracks.
And lastly, as far as a favorite artist goes, my favorite is none other than… Nicolai
Fechin. The guy was a genius. His paintings are second to none. Do yourself another favor: Google him and enjoy.
In addition to being a fine artitst, Doug Giles is the creator and host of
ClashRadio.com, a winner of seven Silver Microphone Awards and two Communicator Awards. In addition, Doug is a popular columnist, minister, campus lecturer, and award-winning writer. His column is read worldwide each week on the nation’s largest conservative news portal,
TownHall.com.
His articles have been used by several other print and online news sources, including The Washington Times, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Examiner, NRA News, and ABC News, and he has been a guest on major television news programs and nationally syndicated radio shows across the nation.
Regards,
Doug Giles
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