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Bowl Full of Memories Art Print
by Doug Kreuger
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Bowl Full of Memories art print by Doug Kreuger. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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"Bowl Full of Memories"
–Digital Oil Painting by Doug Kreuger
This painting depicts an heirloom bowl filled with Osage-oranges. Osage-oranges you ask? Perhaps you call them: Osage apples, Hedge apples, Horse apples, or Monkey fruit. —Unless, however, you are totally unfamiliar with these yellow-green things, which grow to the size of small grapefruit?
For me, Osage-oranges represent a connection to my childhood years when my brothers and I would find these large, rather odd-looking objects, laying on the ground, alongside county roads and farm fields. Because Osage-orange trees are too thorny to climb, we were mostly contented with picking them up off the ground. Although, If we were lucky, we might find some within our reach still hanging on the tree. Use of a stout stick could also provide us a source for challenging entertainment.
The size and weightiness of these strange-looking seed balls, convinced us they might have a desirable value… By l...
About Doug Kreuger
Doug Kreuger, Landscape Artist Member of Oil Painters of America Doug was born in, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and grew up in Hazel Crest, Illinois. From early childhood, Doug demonstrated a strong interest in drawing, painting, and building things. Throughout his school years, Doug excelled in all his art classes, winning numerous awards and recognition for his artistic abilities. 

Upon graduating from high school, Doug became a student at The American Academy of Art, Chicago, where he studied commercial graphics, life drawing and watercolors. 

Doug's first job as a professional artist was with Unigraf, a company that specialized in designing P.O.P (point-of-purchase) displays and display graphics. Doug left that company...
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Alana Thrower
Beautiful creation! Love everything about it! Thank you so much for sharing their story! l/f/g+/t
Doug Kreuger replied:
Alana, Thank you for your thoughtful comments and support!
Renee Trenholm
This is very well done! I love the contrast between light and shadows, the colors, your arrangement, just everything about it!! Your description makes this art piece even more special. L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Renee!
Jack Zulli
Like what was seen in this image and how it was worked, pleasing to view:) vf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Jack! Happy New Year!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Beautiful digital creation, Doug! What a fascinating fruit with amazing color and texure! I have never seen these before! Loved your description story! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Hanne, as unusual as these strange objects may seem, they are actually fairly common here in the Midwest states,particularly,in rural areas where farming is done.
Richard Bryce and Family
Beautiful, Doug! Wishing you many good memories on this Thanksgiving. All the best, my friend!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Richard! We enjoy a relaxing day and a delicious dinner with family at my youngest daughter's home this year. I hope your day was just as wonderful, my friend!!
Maya Bukhina
Amazing work !
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Maya!
Rolando Burbon
Wow This Is Good - It Almost Passes As A Photograph. FV
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Rolando! Actually, this image began with a still life photo compilation, then, electronic brushstroke filters were applied… This small preview size does does not adequately show the digital textures. Using the preview box provides a better view of the visual effects.
Terence Davis
Doug, excellent still life with beautiful light and great composition.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment Terence!
Elaine Mikkelstrup
What an unusual fruit, well done! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Elaine!
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug----true story: Now that you have painted Osage Oranges---and I had known them as 'horse apples'---I am seeing them everywhere! Were they there all along---surely not. They are huge---and all over our trails---if one were to land on top of my head--it would be over. Or----is it because we are going to have a tough winter---are they like acorns---a sign? Also seeing a ton of Black Walnuts--Persimmons---and now 'Osage Oranges'---unusual things---sort of. How did they go from Osage Oranges---to---Horse Apples??? :) :) Also---your painting is not an exaggeration---they really do look like this---and you captured the color perfectly.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks for your in-depth comments Nava! I don't know how these oddities work as weather detectors…But I do know they can can be kept indoors for several weeks without loosing their bright green color. Also, there is enough moisture inside to keep a few green leaves, on its stem, fresh-looking. Outdoors, In the fall, the color changes to yellow-ochre, mixed with brown and green.
Deb Halloran
Doug, What a beautiful digital oil painting with wonderful colors, light and detail. You description is fantastic...thanks for sharing the memories. Nicely done. v/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Deb! I truly appreciate you in-depth comments, they mean a lot…
Sandra Clark
just lovely we just discovered these this yr wonderful art work
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Sandra! I'm very happy for you…
Zori Minkova
Beautiful capture and description! p/f/l
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Zori!
RC DeWinter
Revisiting a fave, g+
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Gina!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture and special effects, Doug!!! Gorgeous colors! Congratulations on your WFS feature! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks, Hanne, for your kind words, friendship and support!
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug---congratulations on your WFS feature! Looks beautiful---and I must say that I will never look at the 'osage oranges' quiet the same again. A fave---and another vote!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much, my friend, for your touching comment!
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Randy! I am humbly honored and grateful to have my work Featured in this special way.
Heloisa Castro
Great composition! fave
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks for all of your kind comment, Heloisa! —Much Appreciated!
Lee Piper
Beautiful work!!! f/l
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Lee!
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Very cool digital painting Doug and what a great story! Fascinating too--I've never seen these before! f/v
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Bill, they are unique looking... I'm not surprised how many people have never seen one.
Will Borden
Hi Doug~~a very interesting and beautiful digital oil painting- what a fantastic, informative description, as well..! Besides introducing me to something new, it was very nice to hear about happy memories from your youth! F&L&Twt&Pin!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you for your ver thoughtful comment and promotion, Will, Much appreciated!
Emily Michaud
A beautiful piece with informative description. I did not know anything about this fruit so thanks for the education.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you for your nice comment, Emily, and thanks for reading my description, glad it was helpful...
Donna Kennedy
Fabulous image Doug, love the green!...f/l
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Donna!