Doug Levitt is an artist specializing in Alla Prima painting techniques. He is an avid En Plein Air painter (outdoor painting from life) and he loves to paint anything that visually grabs him. His passion for growing as an artist is his driving force. This is what motivates him to paint such a diverse subject base. His main theme has been historical Native/Cowboy themes but he also paints contemporary portraits, landscapes, still life, and anything else that catches his eye. Looking for a drawing challenge, or something that will push his ability to tell an emotional story in paint are the main ingredients that will infect him with a need to paint. His other passion is teaching - or passing on knowledge - which is sacred to him. Trying to help others reach their artistic potential is another addiction level pursuit. ‘It’s a sacred thing to be asked to help someone along in their passion and the need to take it seriously is crucial’, he says. Doug feels artists have a responsibility to be cultural ambassadors in our society and teaching others to grow in their creativity is a main avenue to accomplish that goal for him.