His articles have been taken up by several other print and online news sources, including The Washington Times, and he is an irregular guest on both major television and radio news programs across the nation.

Giles is also working on a television pilot: ClashTV, which features Doug's cultural commentary put to film.

Giles earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University and is desperately trying to finish his Master of Arts in Christianity and Culture from Knox Theological Seminary.

Giles has been married for 18 years to Mary Margaret Raia, and they have two teenage daughters.

Now about my art . . . 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.