Artist bringing images of rock legends to life

By News Staff on Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  • Steven Tyler with his portrait by John Douglas. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
    Steven Tyler with his portrait by John Douglas. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
  • Artist John Douglas "love[s] the challenge of painting drum kits and guitars," as displayed in this portrait of musician Dave Grohl. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
    Artist John Douglas "love[s] the challenge of painting drum kits and guitars," as displayed in this portrait of musician Dave Grohl. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
  • Gallery 725 will host a limited engagement of John Douglas art, such as this rendering of U2's Bono. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
    Gallery 725 will host a limited engagement of John Douglas art, such as this rendering of U2's Bono. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)
    Like most kids, musician-turned-artist John Douglas was banging on pots and pans before he could walk. He grew up and found his rhythm as a drummer with big dreams of rock superstardom. Today, Douglas has merged his passions as a successful musician and fine artist who has performed with such marquee artists as Aerosmith, Van Halen and ZZ Top. He has also created a series of portraits th...

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