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About the Artist:

Doug Shealey, was born and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. The middle child of three boys, he is the only one to take up Art as his profession. His talent derived from his mother’s side of the family. At the age of 7, young Shealey was fascinated by his uncle Norman Sturgeon’s ability to paint. His grandfather, Allard Sturgeon, was a gifted painter and picture framer. Upon attending The Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, in Rabun Gap, Georgia and graduating from Olympia High School, in Columbia, S.C., Shealey, sought out and received private art lessons from the late great Gil Petroff, of Saranac Lake, New York. This nine year process proved to be most beneficial in the studies of Architectural Rendering and Watercolor painting. Another great influence was the summer workshop of one of America’s top watercolorists, John Pike, in Woodstock, New York. Upon graduation from Columbia College, B. A. fine arts 1981, the artist was an architectural illustrator for the architectural firm of Stephens & Wilkinson of Columbia, S.C. Since 1984, Shealey, has been self employed as an independent architectural illustrator.

Being somewhat of an athlete, the artist has always had a strong interest in sports. About seven years ago, he decided to focus his talents on sports facilities. One of the most fascinating aspects of my work is to see, up close, the various stadiums in the South. As well as, the privilege of meeting so many great people alone the way.

A Special Note to Gator Fans:

Thank you for taking a look at my painting of THE SWAMP. When I start a painting I have a pretty good idea of how the finish painting will appear. However, due to the fact that the Architectural additions to the facility were then and still are under construction. I was forced to work from the Architectural drawings to complete this rendition. I have been told by the Architectural Designers that my rendition is in accordance with the plans. Over the past years I have completed over 500 Architectural Renderings. This piece represents my very best work. It took 2 years to complete this masterpiece. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do and find that I have done justice to this wonderful facility at your great University.

Thank You and Best Regards,

The Artist Doug Shealey

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