A distinct classical influence from the hand of a master craftsman might be one way of describing the intricate layering of images and media in the work of Mr. John Douglas Cline. Whether it is a massive painting filled with religious iconography or a wall hanging evoking Greek or Roman antiquity, there is always a touch of the avant-garde, a “bigness” and abstraction that transcends mere classical representation, giving the work a latitude and appeal that is truly remarkable. “I like the balance in the classical,' explains Douglas, 'it's all around us- the world has a penchant for basing everything on classical proportions.'

“Go for it” is a personal motto for Douglas and he is more than willing to go, literally, to the ends of the earth to find inspiration for his work in the objects and art of exotic places. An Aries, Douglas was born in Kansas and raised in Phoenix Arizona. He studied art at Calfo College of Arts and Crafts, Arizona State, and Los Angeles State. Creative influences include Traveling and being inspired by art in exotic places. Douglas has been influenced by many artists, from Francis Bacon to Salvador Dali. He most admires the collections at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. His favorite places are Thailand, the Amalfi Coast and Florence. This is evidenced by the use of metallic substances in much of his work.