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<![CDATA[DOUGLAS E DRAPER JR - POSTS]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:03:02 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[CORBIN GALLERY | Opening Reception Tonight, 6-8pm]]>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:06:13 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/corbin-gallery-opening-reception-tonight-6-8pm

Among Friends; Those That Follow the Water, 18 x 24 inches, Ink & Graphite on Paper

I'm excited to announce that I'm currently the Featured Artist at CORBIN GALLERY in Crisfield, MD.

I have 17 new pieces on display as part of my ongoing series, FORGED BY WATER (which includes the artwork here). The show runs until the 25th and the opening reception will be this evening from 6-8pm. There will be food, drinks, and I've even heard rumblings of sparkling conversation. Hope to see you there!

CORBIN GALLERY
4 East Main St.
Crisfield, MD 21817

]]><![CDATA[HAMELN Book Signing! | Nov. 24th]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:43:03 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/hameln-book-signing-nov-24th

I'm excited to announce I'll be setup with Nancy J. Knight for the signing of her debut novel HAMELN, a historical fantasy retelling of the Pied Piper of Hameln. I was fortunate enough to create a number of chapter illustrations for her interpretation of this classic European folk tale.

Along with both hardcover and softcovers of the book there will also be an exclusive bookplate and bookmark illustrated by yours truly. So please come out, say hello, pick up your newly minted copy, and we'll be happy to sign it for you. There are many fury friends within it's pages and each of them looks forward to meeting you.

The signing will be from 5:30-7:30pm at MAD HATTER CAFE in Downtown Salisbury, MD. See you there!

]]><![CDATA[3RD FRIDAY | Friday, May 16]]>Fri, 16 May 2025 15:02:25 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/3rd-friday-friday-may-16

I'll be set up for 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury today from 5-8pm. Limited Edition Art Prints from my FORGED BY WATER series will be available among other things. Look forward to seeing you there!

]]><![CDATA[Currently on the drawing table...]]>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:02:41 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/currently-on-the-drawing-table8382862

]]><![CDATA[Poplar Hill Mansion Festival | Today 12-4pm]]>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:02:38 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/poplar-hill-mansion-festival-today-12-4pm

I'll be set up at the Poplar Hill Mansion Festival today from 12-4pm (one of Marylands most haunted historic locations). Hope to see you there!

]]><![CDATA[3RD FRIDAY | Friday, April 18]]>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:18:48 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/3rd-friday-friday-april-18

I'll be set up at 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury tomorrow from 5-8pm. Limited Edition Art Prints from my FORGED BY WATER series will be available among other things. Hope to see you there!

]]><![CDATA[A little more work on this fellow...]]>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:22:08 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/a-little-more-work-on-this-fellow

]]><![CDATA[Self-portrait]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:06:50 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/self-portrait

Self-portrait

Ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

]]><![CDATA[Scares That Care AuthorCon | March 29th]]>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:27:33 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/scares-that-care-authorcon-march-29th

I'm excited to announce I'll be making an appearance at the Scares That Care AuthorCon in Williamsburg, VA this March 29th. Mr. Craig Brownlie, the fine gentleman that he is, has graciously allowed me to hang out at his table for the day. I'll have a number of prints available, some original artwork, and of course I'll be happy to sign your copy of A BOOK OF PRACTICAL MONSTERS. Hope to see you there!

And if you'd like to grab yourself some tickets visit scaresthatcare.org/authorcon-v

]]><![CDATA[Final Illustration | SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE]]>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:57:50 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/final-illustration-space-time-magazine

After a bit more work here we have the final scanned illustration. This is based on Scott J. Couturier's ALL THE OCEANS, a fantastic short story with beautifully written imagery, solid engaging characters, and a pitch perfect ending. Be sure to check it out for yourself in the upcoming issue of Space & Time Magazine.

All the Oceans, 12 x 18 inches, ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

]]><![CDATA[And done... | Illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE]]>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:13:16 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/and-done-illustration-for-space-time-magazine

And done (at least for the moment).

]]><![CDATA[WIP | Upcoming illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE]]>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:36:57 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/wip-upcoming-illustration-for-space-time-magazine

A bit more progress...

]]><![CDATA[Upcoming illustration for SPACE & TIME MAGAZINE]]>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:50:27 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/upcoming-illustration-for-space-time-magazine

A work-in-progress of an upcoming illustration for Space & Time Magazine.

]]><![CDATA[Deal Island Waterman]]>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:02:28 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/deal-island-waterman

Deal Island waterman.

Ink, acrylic, & graphite on paper

]]><![CDATA[Retired waterman...]]>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:37:59 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/retired-waterman

Retired waterman from the documentary film, WATERMEN.

Ink, graphite, & acrylic on paper

]]><![CDATA[Drawing from WATERMEN documentary...]]>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:55:18 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/drawing-from-watermen-documentary

Drawing from the Holly Fisher documentary WATERMEN.

Ink on paper

]]><![CDATA[A work in progress...]]>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:17:23 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/a-work-in-progress8646929

]]><![CDATA[Another from WATERMEN documentary]]>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:50:08 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/another-from-watermen-documentary

Another one from the documentary WATERMEN by Holly Fisher.

Ink, graphite, & acrylic paint on paper

]]><![CDATA[Gentleman from WATERMEN documentary]]>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:32:24 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/gentleman-from-watermen-documentary

Gentleman from Holly Fisher's 1968 documentary WATERMEN.

Ink & graphite drawing on paper.

]]><![CDATA[THE CRAB DREDGER]]>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:14:14 GMThttps://www.douglasdraper.com/posts/the-crab-dredger

And here's the final scanned drawing. THE CRAB DREDGER, inspired by the photography of Robert de Gast.

21.5 x 15.5 inches, ink, graphite, & acrylic paint (on 24 x 18 in. paper)

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