"A moment of stillness comes to life as you stroll within J's paintings.  I say that because obviously his art is still, but if one takes the time to stroll within it, indeed it comes to life." - Kelly Gislason

Artist - J
aRTIST J douglas
Meet the Artist


Passion… it’s that unexplainable sense of satisfaction and joy you feel when you are doing that which you were made to do.  It’s what J experiences when he is at his easel or drawing table.  Art isn’t something that he chose.  Rather, he feels that it chose him.  From the time he was very young, J can remember being excited by the creative process.  He would spend hours drawing while others watched tv or played games.  Passion.

J has found inspiration by studying other artists.  From the classical work of Rembrandt van Rijn to the modern day work of Henry Asencio.  He is also inspired to create by his love of the people he surrounds himself with and the energetic music he fills the air with while he paints.

His education came from his parents, an amazing Junior High teacher, Mrs. Philpott (Dallas, TX), Ron and Don Adair (Dallas, TX), Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX), The Torpedo Factory (Alexandria, VA), North Light Studios and Gallery 222 (Leesburg, VA) and finally through the years and years of personal study.

Though his heart longed to go for it, many of his peers and authority figures suggested that he take another route in life, and be practical.  Practical meant getting a “real” job and doing art on the side.  So he got into the graphic arts world.  He then started as a layout artist and grew to be an art director for printshops, sign companies, advertising agencies and eventually his own art studio.  J also taught art classes to students privately, in community centers and colleges across the country.  In the last decade he has supported his fine art passion with his other passion ... the martial arts.  He owns and runs his own school, Tiger Claw Taekwondo (www.tigerclawva.com), in Leesburg, Virginia.  When he is not there, you can find him in his art studio. 

J Douglas will always be an artist.  He will always seek to take raw materials and turn them into something beautiful that inspires.  It is what he was made for.  Thank you for allowing him to share his passion with you. 

Upcoming Schedule of Events

Date Time Event
 Feb 2012  TBA     Solo show at Belsito-Roche Fine Art Gallery, 1734 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 - www.belsitorochegallery.com
 October 2011  TBA    Miami, Florida.  Live painting partnered with amazing live music by Cesar Rios - www.wix.com/cesarios20/cg
 8/19-21/2011  11 - 5 p.m.    This event is designed to introduce my artwork to the galleries of Carmel. I will be painting live and showing my art in the "Vinoteck" room.
www.ForgeInTheForest.com
 8/5-19/2011      Two week solo show at Medlin Art, Leesburg, Virginia.  Reception/Live painting and music, August 5, 6-9 p.m.
 June 2011  TBA   New York, New York Show.     Live painting partnered with amazing live music by Cesar Rios - www.wix.com/cesarios20/cg
5/25/2011 3:30-6:30    Designs by Denise Open House.  A few pieces will be displayed during this amazing designers open house.
  5/20/2011 - 6/9/2011  6-8 p.m.    Come out and meet the artist and watch him paint in person at the reception, May 21, 2011
Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132 -
www.franklinparkartscenter.org
 5/6/2011  7-10 p.m.    2 artists, 2 styles, one show, one night only!
J Douglas and Kevin Bednarz are teaming up for a great night of art and music.  They will both be demonstrating their unique styles of art as they paint in front of you.  Come and witness their work on display, meet and talk with the artsits and listen to some great live music (TBA).  More information to come!
2/5/2011 7-10 p.m.    J will be painting in person at Deja Brew, 5311 Merchants View Square, Haymarket, VA.  Come out and meet the artist and watch him paint!
www.dejabrewcoffeehouse.com
2011           TBA    Solo show at Belsito-Roche Fine Art Gallery, 1734 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 - www.belsitorochegallery.com
8/13/2010 -
8/27/2010
6-9 pm    9th Annual Something Hot Regional Juried Show. Art Square, 12 Cardinal Park Dr., SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.  Accepted work, "Merlot"
6/19, 2010
12-6 pm
   Solo show at Quattro Goomba's Winery, Aldie, Virginia
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