Work Horse Painting

A couple years after finishing his Master of Arts Degree in Fine Art, Doug attended the Art Institute of Colorado. There he discovered the world of design. Then for over 30 years Doug explored design in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Many samples of design are in the "Retrospective" section of jratcliffeartist.com. He was a graphic designer at Martin Marietta Aerospace where his graphic design was recognized twice by the National Society of Technical Communicators. While at MediaOne Cable he managed the Design Communications Department, winning a Merit Award for Web Design from PRSA Colorado. In his own company Colorado Water Features, Doug designed and built architectural fountains for US Farathane in Auburn Hills Michigan, Denver Parks and Recreation, and the Colorado Athletic Club, to name a few. In 2014 at the age of 60, Doug decided it was time to return to his first love and re-emerge as an artist.