Biography
About Doug the Artist
Doug Simon’s kinetic brushstrokes and lush colors have been over 30 years in the making. Doug’s art career began in 1975 during his freshman year at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts he moved to Philadelphia where he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, America’s oldest art school. He was awarded full tuition scholarships and private studio space as he continued to develop his unique style. During the last 2 years at the Academy, Doug studied Art History at The Barnes Foundation, a world renowned private collection of some of the greatest works of Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso and countless other Post-Impressionist Artists.
During summer breaks he sold his works at art festivals and traveled to the western states. Inspired by the light and colors of the west, his palette changed and his application of paint became more direct. He was most taken with the San Francisco Bay area, where he felt the light was extremely conducive for impressionist painting. Doug decided to move to California in 1986.
Art dealers have compared him to the Plein air painters of California during the early part of the 20th century. He also paints custom indoor and outdoor murals and commissioned works of people, pets, and reproductions of scenic photographs. Today Doug is an accomplished artist who continues to develop his style painting in various locations throughout California. He has also been published in New Art International and can be seen at: www.bookart.com
Some Exhibitions and Sales:
| 2009 Agora Gallery Representation | Chelsea, N.Y. | |
| 2008 Clos La Chance Winery display | Morgan Hill, Ca. | |
| 2008 Remax Real Estate Office / Arts Benicia Open Studios | Benicia, Ca. | 4 Sold |
| 2008 Alamo Danville Arts Society | Honorable Mention | |
| 2008 the Artists Alley | San Francisco, Ca. | |
| 2008 2 Man Show Remax Realestate | Benicia, Ca. | |
| 2007 Private Sales | 2 Sold | |
| 2006 Private Sales | 1 Commision 4 sold | |
| 2005 Alamo Danville Arts society | Group Show | |
| 2003 Zado Gallery | Portland Ore. | |
| 2002 Lanbank Properties | Oakland Ca. | 4 Sold |
| 1999 E.B.M.U.D. Lobby Show – 1 Man Show | ||
| 1998 2 Person Show – 303 2nd St. | San Francisco, Ca. | |
| 1998 Represented in S.F. MOMA / Rental Gallery | San Francisco, Ca. | |
| 1997 Mt. Diablo Art Association | John Muir Hospital, Walnut Creek Ca. | |
| 1996 KPFA Christmas Arts Fair | San Francisco, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1996 Ms. Kate Sullivan | San Jose, Ca. | 2 Sold |
| 1996 Mt. Diablo Art Association – Home Savings | Walnut Creek Ca. | Honorable Mention |
| 1995 Tart to Tart Cafe – 2 man show | San Francisco, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1994 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Alexich | Oakland, Ca. | 2 Sold |
| 1994 Data Breeze | Deerfield Beach, Fl. | 1 Sold |
| 1993 Spring: Rite and Renewal – Weir Gallery | Berkeley, Ca. | |
| 1993 “Contemporary Brushstrokes” – 1 Man Show. | San Francisco, Ca. | |
| 1992 AU Coquelet Cafe – 1 Man Show | Berkeley, Ca. | |
| 1992 Cafe Paradiso | San Francisco, Ca. | 2 Sold |
| 1991 “Hot Stuff” at Freight and Salvage – 1 Man Show | Berkeley, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1991 Cafe Paradiso | San Francisco, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1991 14 Karats | Berkeley, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1991 Dr. Alex Kistler | Olympia, Wa. | 1 Sold |
| 1992 Cafe Paradiso | San Francisco | |
| 1990 Fred Muerer | Oakland, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1989 Elmwood Street Fair | Berkeley, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1988 Dan & Linda Freiberg | Oakland, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1988 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tousinout | San Rafael, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1987 Rob Gurnee | San Francisco, Ca. | 1 Sold |
| 1986 Drexel, Burnham and Lambert | Los Angeles, Ca. | 2 Sold |
| 1986 Some Pennsylvania Impressions – 1 Man Show | University of Pittsburgh, Pa. | 1 Sold |
| 1985 Bond Street Gallery – Group Show | Pittsburgh, Pa. | 1 Sold |
| 1984 “Seventeen Artist View the City” – Group Show | New York, NY. | |
| 1983 Recent Paintings King’s College – 1 Man Show | Wilkes-Barre, Pa. | 5 Sold |
| 1983 Jebsen Shipping Co. | King of Prussia, Pa. | 2 Commissioned |
| 1983 Fine Arts Fiesta | Wilkes-Barre, Pa. | Best of Show |
| 1981 Rittenhouse Square Arts Festival | Philadelphia, Pa. | 2 Sold |
| 1980 Hazelton Art League | Hazelton, Pa. | 1 Sold |
| 1979 Fine Arts Fiesta | Wilkes-Barre, Pa. | Most Original |
| 1978 “Studio Reflections” – Senior Exhibit | Wilkes-Barre, Pa. | 8 Sold |
About Doug the Bodyworker
| Massage Therapy & Bodywork Training: | |
| 1991 | Massage Therapist Certification – McKinnon Institute. Oakland, CA |
| 1992 – 1994 | Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Cranial – Sacral Therapy Training, McKinnon Institute, Oakland, CA |
| 1994 | National Certification, Massage Therapist |
| 1995 – 2001 | Myofascial Release, Advanced Training , John F. Barnes |
| 2000 – Present | Manual Therapy, Advanced Training, Northeast Seminars |
| 2003 | Cranial – Sacral , Advanced Training, Upledger Institute |
| 2004 – Present | Visceral Manipulation Training, Upledger Institute |
Professional Association Memberships: |
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| 1993– present | A.B.M.P. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals |
| 2004– present | I.A.H.P. International Association of Healthcare Professionals website: www.iahp.com/pages/search/lookup.php |
Professional Work Experience: |
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| 1991 – Present | Private Practice – Beyond Bodywork – Lafayette, Ca. |
| 1992 – Present | Chiropractic Massage Therapist |
| 1991 –2000 | Oakwood Athletic Club, Lafayette, CA Club Sport, San Ramon, CA Mariner’s Square, Alameda, CA YMCA, Berkeley, CA |