About Doug Bennet:

Starting his career as an ad agency art director, Doug quickly ascended to become creative director, eventually launching his own agency in 1993. But Doug’s creative roots and interest started much earlier. His father was an accomplished watercolor artist, and early in his youth, Doug was always exposed to “what was on the easel” Doug graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BFA in graphic design. And although he ended up parlaying his creative energy into a successful advertising career, he was always “ a brush stroke away” from wanting to get back into the art scene.

Primarily a self-taught artist, he developed his craft through watching his father and participating in online demonstrations and discussions on color theory, brush technique and composition.

Spending so many of his summers on the outer Cape gave Doug a visceral appreciation for the Cape’s distinctive culture and constantly evolving landscape. He now lives in Wellfleet full time with his partner Bob.

Artist’s statement of the work:

I work in oil, charcoal and conte crayon on various surfaces including canvas, linen, wood panel and gesso board. My work varies in genres and styles. although this show focuses on more of my representational work.

I strive to evoke deep feelings and appreciation of “Living by the Sea”. Much of my work is grounded in this region. Portraying scenes and places that strike a familiar chord with the viewer, creating a connection through subject matter, technique, color and composition. I hope my work creates a feeling of serenity and calmness, allowing the viewer to lend their own life’s interpretation and experiences to the art.