Doug Holdread has been exploring and depicting the landscapes of
Southeastern Colorado for nearly four decades. And he has explored
his own inner landscape in the process. Doug's work has been
featured in numerous solo exhibitions, including one at the National
Palace of Fine Art in San Miguel, Mexico.
His career began as an artist for Coast Guard. He has been an
educator, a television art director and a historical illustrator.
His paintings are on display at the National Santa Fe Trail Center
and the National Park Service has used his work for exhibits along
the Trail, from Missouri to New Mexico.
Doug
coordinates the art program at TSJC and is working on several murals
there, including one depicting the history of the Purgatory River
Valley.
