Doug Levitt - Welcome

Doug Selected For Cover!

Doug painting 'Sounds On the Wind' (click here to view) was chosen to be the cover image for the June/July issue
of Canadian Cowboy Country magazine. Doug is deeply honored by this event and thanks all involved with the magazine - especially editor
Terri Mason. Please click the link here to view the magazine. Doug's cover should be online by the beginning of June:
http://www.canadiancowboy.ca/

Stampede Poster Painting Returns to Calgary!

Doug's painting, 'A Man of His People' which was the image used for the 2008 Calgary Stampede poster (see below) is returning to
Calgary for the Stampede. There will be an unveiling at the downtown location (200-8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1B5)
of the Hudson's Bay company on July 3rd, 2008. Doug will be in attendance at the unveiling ceremony.

Alumni Art Show in Rosebud!

Doug and 6 other alumni of the Rosebud Theatre and School will be having a showing of fine art at
Akokiniskway Art Gallery in Rosebud, Alberta. The show runs in conjunction with the Spring theatre show.

Doug will be showing at the 2008 Calgary Stampede!

Come and see Doug's show at the 2008 Calgary Stampede. This is his 6th consecutive showing and he is thrilled to be 'back home'.
The dates of the show are July 4 - 13, 2008. Doug is also appearing in the auction on the evening of July 9, 2008.
Doug's salon will be in Hall D of the Roundup Centre on the Stampede Grounds so drop in and say hi!

Doug appeared on Cowboy Country Television November 22nd and 24th!

The Calgary Stampede was the focus of featrure story this year and Doug was interviewed for that program.
The show will be airing on The Canadian Learning channel (CLT), Access, and A-Channel and replayed throughout 2008. Check the
Canadian Cowboy Television website to find your local listings: http://www.cowboycountrytv.com/

A banner year at the Calgary Stampede in 2007!

The 2008 Calgary Stampede poster painting was unveiled to great success during this year's Stampede in Calgary. Doug was chosen
to paint the image that was used for the poster (see below) and the painting was auctioned for a record breaking $63,000. The poster is
distributed worldwide and is the first of it's kind representing Aboriginal people solely as the 2008 image of the Stampede. Doug is most honored
by the reaction to the poster by First Nations people. "I've devoted the heart of my painting career to portraying their culture with honor and with
as much attention to detail and accuracy as I'm able, so to have the Native community embrace the poster so strongly honors me in return".

The 2008 Calgary Stampede Poster:
(this poster can be ordered through the Calgary Stampede - http://calgarystampede.com/)

Doug also received three awards at this years Stampede. He was awarded the Best of Show award and also received the
Collector's Choice and Artist's Choice awards for his other auction piece entitled "Friend or Foe?" (see 'paintings' link to view painting).

Doug is now offering art lessons! He is available for single hour lessons, packages of 5 or 10 lessons and
for ongoing coaching and mentoring in art and art as a business. Doug is a gifted and caring teacher with
many years experience of using gentleness and humor to bring out the talents of his pupils. He is willing to travel
for extended packages. Hourly rate is $45.00. Discounts are available for packages and long term coaching.
Email or call Doug at 250-384-5429 to set up coaching times and to discuss your needs.

REMINDER OF OUR NEW ADDRESS:

Doug Levitt Studios has relocated to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada! Our new contact
information is:

ADDRESS:
308 - 1233 Fairfield Road
Victoria, B.C., Canada
V8V 3B4

PHONE:
250 - 384 - 5429

Our email address remains the same at thepainter@douglevitt.net .

Contact Doug directly by phone or email to set up a viewing appointment or to discuss commissioned work.

Doug is represented by Mountain Trails Gallery of Jackson, Wyoming.
Mountain Trails is one of the premier venues in the Jackson Hole area, which is renowned for its high caliber
Western Art galleries, and has a distinguished line up of extremely well known and talented artists.
Doug is honored to have his paintings displayed in this outstanding gallery. Thank you to Mountain Trails!
Click on the following link to visit their website: http://www.mtntrails.net/html/home.asp
They also have a new location in Cody, Wyoming - the home of the Buffalo Bill Art Show!
Follow this link to view the website: http://www.mtgcody.com/index.html

Doug attended the prestigious Artist Ride in South Dakota on August 19 - 22, 2007. This invitation-only event
has brought top Western artists from all over North America and is considered the premier event of its kind.
Doug was first invited to attend in 2004 and was very excited to do so. It was a highlight in his year and
provided him with wonderful source material for his paintings. He has been invited to attend on a regular basis
which is a distinct privilege and will be doing so in 2008. Doug would like to extend a special thanks to Jim Hatzell,
the Shearer family and all the models for arranging such a spectacular event and for making Doug feel so welcome each year.

For more information on the Artist Ride, please visit www.artistride.com .

Check back here for more details on these and other events or email Doug directly at: thepainter@douglevitt.net
You can also call Doug at his studio in Victoria at 250-384-5429.
Thank you for visiting!