Before becoming a full-time artist Douglas J Fisher did many things, some of which are... he has worked in grain elevators, paper mills, a maximum security jail and has been an ironworker and an underground gold miner.

He taught many people how to ski and sail and has delivered sailboats throughout the Pacific Northwest and the Caribbean. In 1989 he sailed the famous yacht "Iolaire" (a 44' engineless sailboat built in 1905) from South America to Ireland. Douglas has been performing in theatre productions since 1992.

He began his art career selling miniature acrylic paintings on the street. Art shows followed where he expanded into small wood boxes, stained glass, photography and pen and ink drawings. In the mid 1980's renowned Canadian photographer, Freeman Patterson, taught Douglas to see extra-ordinary things in the ordinary. This has taken his work in many directions over the years. Each stage laying the foundation for the path that he is now on.

Part of that path is to provoke thought in the observer. He has always been drawn to the inherent power exuding from the art of indigenous cultures from around the world and a chance meeting with well known native artist Harris Smith changed the course of his career and the two of them collaborated on many hundreds of pieces. "Harris was an exceptional friend and mentor. I will always be grateful for all that he taught me."

New imagery has been emerging over the last several years in his work with native artist Jeremy Humpherville. This collaboration has produced some stunning results. These works are sold exclusively through this website and Jeremy's, Coastal Carvings Gallery in Coombs, British Columbia.

Some native art is seemingly simple but upon closer inspection very complex. "I have tried to incorporate this aspect into my work. Simple bowls and platters which are complex in their creation. With the development of exclusive techniques, the meshing of native imagery with traditional woodturning methods and a distinct approach to the use of wood as a contemporary medium, I am trying to make a unique contribution. I hope my work reflects my love for this art form: its simplicity and its power."