Inspired by an array of artists, Douglas Ball describes himself as a realist who has a great love of drawing, and a color sense developed from plein air painting. It is through light that the beauty of the world is revealed. What engages my attention as a painter is capturing the everchanging effect of light on a subject, whether the subject is a landscape, figure or still life.

I am attracted to the way light helps to describe form; how it changes local color and creates shadows filled with wonder. If I can communicate a fraction of that captivation to the viewer, then the work, for me has succeeded.”

Truly, Lahaina Galleries is fortunate to represent the work of this wonderful artist. Today, Douglas Ball continues to create works in celebration of nature and of life. Each canvas shows us, in a simple glance, the deeper meaning of the word beauty.

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