Douglas Huntley

Abstract mixed media artist working currently on "splatter paintings" as a new technique to apply colors onto textured canvas surface

I became interested in art while in high school in San Diego. I took a few courses at San Francisco Art Institute and then moved to New York City where I had a studio for a while.

I started my firefighting career in Brattleboro, VT and later transferred to the Nashua, N.H. Fire Rescue where I retired as Lieutenant.

Now I have the freedom to paint full-time; I love going into my studio and working away.

I start most works with texture of rocks, modeling paste, sand, plaster and gels.  Then I pour, drip, spray, brush and splatter colors until it feels done.  I mostly work on canvas and burlap.  I don’t know where these things are going and enjoy discovering what shows up and asks to be seen.

This year I have been making "Splatter Paintings" as a new technique for me to apply colors onto the textured canvas surface.

Making art is a way for me to explore areas of myself that relates to my place in the world.

My gallery examples: