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by Doug Kreuger
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My inspiration for painting Garden Respite began with a visit to the Chicago Botanical Gardens in 2008.... more
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My inspiration for painting "Garden Respite" began with a visit to the Chicago Botanical Gardens in 2008.
Within the wandering paths, I came upon a secluded sun-dappled bench — a sanctuary nearly hidden by an overgrowth of lush green foliage, bright roses and delicate clematis. Truly a garden respite, its beauty and
tranquillity presented an irresistible invitation to sit, relax and contemplate nature.
A pair of Goldfinches appear to be carefree as they enjoy the safety of this sanctuary, guarded by a tangle of thorny stems.
Original oil on 24 x 40 canvas
Copyright ©2010 by Doug Kreuger
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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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Sandi OReilly
Congratulations!
Kathy M Krause
Congratulations on your sale Doug!
Nava Thompson
Amazing detail and color. Love garden scenes - so inviting! Lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Nava, Thank you for your beautiful comment, always a nice way to begin a day!
Marilyn Smith
Truly a perfect spot to relax in beauty! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Marilyn!
Donna Kennedy
Re-visiting this beautiful painting Doug, congrats on your 1,299 Views!!...L/T
Reynold Jay
Woweee this is simply gorgeous Doug! FAV>
Belinda Low
Another GORGEOUS work! Love this - one of your BEST!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks, Belinda!
Sandi OReilly
Such a fantastic painting and peaceful place to be, Doug, F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Sandi!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire this beautiful garden painting, Doug! Fantastic bench surrounded by gorgeous colorful flowers! Love those delicate Astilbes in the foreground! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, Thanks for the revisit! Always a delight to receive your comments.
Nava Thompson
Doug---so pretty---amazing 'oil on canvas---can almost pretend the winter is past--lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava! I like how you pretend…
Dominique Amendola
A very charming Garden!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Dominique!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Gorgeous, Doug! V/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks Phyllis! Sometimes I wish I still owned the original…
Viktoriya Sirris
Pure magic! Excellent art piece!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Viktoriya
Shirley Sirois
Beautiful! This is where I need to be!.........L.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Shirley! I wish you inner peace and good health.
Heloisa Castro
Wonderful work! fav
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Heloisa!
Sorin Apostolescu
Beautiful capture !
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Sorin!
Elizabeth Winter
What a beautiful garden! So many wonderful flowers and details! I am still looking for those goldfinches thou and love how you always have something "hidden" in your paintings! Excellent painting! f/v
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments Elizabeth! You will find both finches on the bench; one on the arm, the other on the top rail of the back. It may help to use the zoom box.
Fiona Kennard
Beautifully done! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Fiona!
Norm Starks
How wonderfully detailed and beautiful! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks Norm—always good to hear from you!
Ruth Housley
What a lovely place to sit and enjoy all the flowers and fragrances of the flowers. f/l Ruth
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Ruth, you are so kind!
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug---this looks like a place I would like to be right now. Beautiful work with all the colors and detail---lights and shadows---'OIL on Canvas' ---(will be posting in the WFS thanks thread) LV---(a fave)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much my deer friend, I so appreciated all of your support, and wish you all the best.
Barbara McMahon
Such a beautiful sanctuary Doug! Very inviting composition and lighting! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Barbara!