Artistic Biographical Sketch of D. A. Teeples

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Douglas A. Teeples was born in the small mountain town of Salmon City, Idaho. Raised as a fun loving boy within a close family unit, Douglas was encouraged to develop his artistic talents, and praised whenever he sketched portraits of family members. At the young age of twelve years, Douglas was awarded a scholarship to an art college for submitting a charcoal/pencil sketch to a national contest. He had to refuse the award because of his age. Early the next year, however, he won another contest in which he took first place in his age group in the entire state of Idaho. This contest was judged by a board of nationally famous artists. Pencil and charcoal sketching, along with pastel painting, were a large part of his life throughout high school and college years. While attending the University of Utah Douglas studied under the world-renowned sculpture, Avard Fairbanks. Among Douglas' early sculpture pieces was a self-portrait which brought acclaim from his teacher and fellow students.Douglas began painting with oils in 1969. He taught himself but gleaned his techniques from many different artists, among whom was Brownell McGrew. Douglas painted a portrait of Brownell in 1979 and presented it to him at an art show in Laguna Beach, California. That same year he was commissioned to paint a three generation portrait of Tino Tuiolosega, the next heir to the title of King of the Olosega Islands in Samoa. In 1980 Douglas donated a large (four-foot by six-foot) oil painting to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Its theme was "Christ Blessing Children". The 80s proved to be a maturing time for Doug's art. In an interview, Douglas stated, "It's a thrill to watch each painting come to life as the personality of a new figure emerges from nothingness to become a radiating vibrant personality." His enthusiasm is evident by the large number of paintings he produces each year. Douglas received his Native American name from his Navajo foster daughter. She named him “Three Feathers” and embroidered the shirt shown in the photo on this linked page. D.A.Teeples' artistic signature always includes three eagle feathers. In December of 1987 Douglas made a step in a new direction. He traveled abroad with his family to photograph and paint people with cultures different from his own. The next full year was spent in Saipan, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippine Islands. Hundreds of photographs were taken and dozens of paintings and sketches resulted. He developed a skill and interest in painting portraits of children during this adventure. After returning to the United States, Doug's main interest returned from painting children and working people to the western theme of rugged mountain men, native Americans, and historical figures. He and his wife moved to the hills of Indiana in 1992. There he designed and built their house and his dream art studio. He works today in his studio, away from the confusion of congested America. He lives a peaceful productive life on what he gratefully calls his "Meadows".
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Oil paintings increase in value as time goes by.

2006-04-28T05:25:00.000-07:00

As the memory of an individual fades, that person's life remains more vital when observed in an original oil painting. Oil paintings mature through the years and become more valuable, both financially and personally. Think of what you would give to own an oil painting of your great great grandparents, and how rewarding it would be to look upon the images that you emulate. Rest assured that most oil portraits take a position of major importance in a family and are seldom lost or destroyed.

Pleasant Memories can be Preserved in Portraits

Artistic Biographical Sketch of D. A. Teeples

Oil paintings increase in value as time goes by.