October Group Exhibition, 10/2 - 10/24
Bannister Gallery
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
In Bannister's Footsteps: A Contemporary Journey
"The Bannister Community Art Project (BCAP) was launched in 2021 to support a permanent installation of a life-sized sculpture of Edward Mitchell Bannister that memorializes the artist. The success of BCAP can be seen in several community projects in his honor that continue to engage the public in dialogue that encourages community partnerships and cross cultural relationships."
"This exhibition continues with that intent, selecting five contemporary artists to carry on the spirit of Bannister through new interpretations of his life and artistic themes. Shawndavid Berry, Doug Cowan, Darrel Perkins, Ponnapa Prakkamakul, and Michael Talbot will each be contributing artworks to the exhibition, including at least one new piece directly inspired by Bannister’s legacy."
Exhibition Dates:
• October 2-24, 2025
• Opening Reception – Thursday, October 2, 4-7pm
• Artist Panel – Thursday, October 23, 5-6pm
July 2025
En Plein Air Paintings, Golden, CO.
Photos of some on-location paintings done at Lookout Mountain, alongside artists Scott Brundage and Frank Stockton.
July 2025
Nocturnes
Each are 8 x 8 inches.
July 2025
Moon over Hadley
Veiled Moon
Hadley Moon
Each are 8 x 8 inches.
June 2025
Salmagundi Club 47th Annual Exhibition
Doug's painting, Near Dark (20 x 20 in.) was selected for the Salmagundi Club's Annual painting exhibition in New York.
The show runs from Jun 10 - Jun 27, 2025.
May 2025
Moon Paintings
Six new 8" x 8" paintings featuring various views of the moon.
May 2025
Drawings
New 18" x 24" charcoal drawings.
January 2025
The Notch
This is a new 20" x 20" landscape painted in January. Below is the finished painting alongside the 8" x 8" study.
January 2025
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January 2025
Near Dark
This is a new 20" x 20" landscape painted in late December. It is one of several paintings done of this location at Quabbin Reservoir.
January 2025
Winter's Palette Exhibit & Sale - Salmagundi Club NY
Doug's Winter Shadows painting is included in the Salmagundi Club's winter exhibit, through January 24th. You can purchase the painting (framed) via the link below:
December 2024
New Landscape
Matterhorn at Dusk, oil on panel, 8" x 8"
December 2024
New Landscape
Winter Shadows, oil on panel, 8" x 8"
December 2024
Star Wars Art - "The Fate of the Force"
This new Star Wars painting was created for a recent project, but went unused. Below is the initial concept sketch, and the painted study. If you would like to use the image, or buy the original art, contact Doug here:
The Fate of the Force (concept study), oil on canvas, 24" x 24"
This painting is a revised version of one of Doug's earliest artworks for Star Wars, the original being the "Yoda on Dagobah" painting from Topps' Star Wars Galaxy Series in 2009. The most notable change is the apparition of Darth Vader appearing in the reflection.
The revised concept sketch:
The Fate of the Force (concept sketch), ink/graphite on paper, 8" x 10" - (framed 14" x 17")
Below is the original work (2009) and the concept sketches both versions derive from. Also, the verso of the trading card shows the sketch selected for the new painting.
Yoda on Dagobah, watercolor/gouache
Yoda Concept Sketches, ink on paper
November 2024
Topps Star Wars Galaxy Packaging and Card Art
Doug's past Darth Maul artwork from Topps Cards' Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 (card #26, Infiltrator) was used for the packaging of the newly-released Star Wars Galaxy Chrome set.
This watercolor and ink piece, originally commissioned by Topps, has also appeared in Kevin Eastman's (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Heavy Metal magazine.
Doug's Star Wars Celebration Sith Arrival artwork also appears alongside Infiltrator as newly-released trading cards.
A signed poster of the artwork is available in the store.
Doug's artwork was used for the card packaging.
Doug's Topps Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 "Infiltrator."
Doug's "Sith Arrival" painting is also included in the card set.
August 2024
New Landscape
This 8" x 8" sketch from the previous winter, Solitude, was recently completed with some in-studio details.
July 2024
Salmagundi Club Award
Doug's painting Meeting of the Waters won the Katlan Family Award at the Salmagundi Club's 46th Annual Exhibition.
June 2024
The Salmagundi Club, 46th Annual Exhibition
Doug's work was selected for the Salmagundi Club's 46th Annual Exhibition.
Skylight Gallery, Salmagundi Club, New York.
Exhibition: June 3rd – June 28th, 2024.
June 2024
Dracula Commission
Doug was contacted to paint a portrait of Count Dracula, as played by Bela Lugosi in the 1931 film adaptation, for a private collection. The painting is 18” x 24” on canvas.
Below is the original artwork, the initial sketch, and a close-up detail of the Count.
May 2024
Albert Einstein Portrait for Livictus Financial Services
This 24" x 24" portrait of Albert Einstein was commissioned by Livictus Financial Services for their conference room in Amherst, MA. While the text regarding "compound interest" is often playfully associated with Einstein, it is not a direct quote.
November 2023
On-site Works from Mass Cultural Council Grant at Quabbin Reservoir
September/October 2023
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH
Invitational 110th Annual Exhibition, Allied Artists of America
Exhibition: September 10th, 2023–October 8th, 2023.
Reception: September 9th, 1–3PM.
Doug's Quabbin painting "Meeting of the Waters" on exhibit at the Butler.
June 4, 2023
The Pencilled in Podcast
Doug was a guest on the Pencilled in Podcast, to "talk tools, jobs, and all things creative" with hosts Ingrid Hardy and Lindsey Greyling.
May 2023
The Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, MA
Booth #326
Dates: May 27th, 2022–May 29th, 2023.
March 2023
Mass Cultural Council Grants Celebration
Doug was selected as a 2023 grant recipient by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The awards celebration will be held at the Sterling and Francine Clarke Art Institute, Williamstown, MA.
Reception: March 31st, 2023
December/January 2023
The Salmagundi Club, "All About Winter"
Rockwell Gallery, Salmagundi Club, New York.
Exhibition: December 11th, 2022–January 7th, 2023.
"Late Snow," one of two paintings by Doug included in Salmagundi's winter exhibit.
October 2022
The Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, MA
Booth #320.
Dates: October 8th, 2022–October 10th, 2022.
August/September 2022
The Salmagundi Club, "2022 Landscapes"
Skylight Gallery, Salmagundi Club, New York.
Exhibition: August 29th, 2022–September 23rd, 2022.
"Winter Morning" at the Salmagundi Club.
August/September 2022
The Salmagundi Club, "En Plein Air"
Rockwell Gallery, Salmagundi Club, New York.
Exhibition: August 29th, 2022–September 23rd, 2022.
Doug's en plein air study "Summer Meadows" at the Salmagundi Club.
Painting on-location in Hadley, MA.
August 2022
FanExpo Boston
Booth #A615.
Doug's booth will have a selection of original art and prints available from commissioned projects and illustrations.
Dates: August 12th, 2022–August 14th, 2022
Star Wars prints on display at Doug's booth in Boston.
May 2022
The Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, MA
Booth # 310.
Dates: May 28th, 2022–May 30th, 2022.