There is so much news coming from Doug Lofstrom’s studio that frankly, it’s hard to keep up with the man. Lofstrom recently reached a deal with The Phoenix Theatre and managing director Debra Gettleman that will allow the theatre use his art as the inspiration for the theatre’s upcoming logo redesign – to celebrate their… [ Read More ]

I am painting on the streets currently occupying a spot in front of “Cafe Louvre on 5th Avenue. Usually there on Saturdays from 9-3 . Please stop by the AWE (Art Walk Edmonds) Thursday Aug 17 and I will be completing my “Triptych” on the Edmonds scene. Carol and her Palindroma Trio will be playing… [ Read More ]

In October 2016 I started painting.  I had a piece wood that I had slopped some paint on and I decided to use  it for a painting.  My idea was to paint an abstract piece.  I started putting different designs on it.  Suddenly I thought “I’m painting the city of Assisi Italy”.   I worked… [ Read More ]

I spent three days painting on the back of a truck on the streets of Edmonds in May. This was my first time painting outside and I loved it. The outdoor light and the interaction with the locals was an exhilarating experience. I loved it will do it more & more. [ Read More ]

As we reflect and honor our customers we would like to share with you the way the art has added to the decor of their rooms.  These two photos are from a home in Brier WA. One customer, Pat Shields, has giclees of all 5 of the Cinque Terre Cities of the Italian Riviera in… [ Read More ]

  If ever there was a neighborhood that was made up in totality by the mind of an artist, it's this one!  I started painting the scene from the middle without any idea what I was going to paint. It quickly developed into this bright and cheery and rather romantic looking neighborhood bar scene. It… [ Read More ]

I worked on this painting on and off for a couple of months. I just couldn't get it right. To be sure there are three paintings underneath this one.  There is probably two to $300 worth  paint on it.  Maybe a zillion hours.  (A little exaggeration)    I'm happy it turned out. I want to vacation… [ Read More ]

In late September 2016, I became so agitated and incensed by watching political drama I looked for a meditative outlet. I thought it might be a good idea to take up acrylic painting.  I stopped watching TV.  Period!  None! I taught myself how to paint. Fast forward to February 8, 2017 approximately 120 days into… [ Read More ]

When I painted Mount Baker several people commented on it and thought  they saw a sleeping lady.   [ Read More ]

The red truck pulling an old airstream is by far the most popular painting I've done to date. Several iterations of this subject have sold. It is a happy subject that brings great joy to the people who have purchased it. It has also been very fun for me to paint this delightful scene. If… [ Read More ]