Artists

Doug Anderson

Bio and Resumé

Doug Anderson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1957. Raised in Northern California he began working with clay at the early age of 14. As a young ceramics artist, Doug received numerous accolades, including Bank of America's Honor Award for Best Artist in his high school graduating class. His very first Art Show took place in Belmont, California when Doug was only 17 years old. In 1980 he graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Ceramics and Glass. In 1982 Doug moved his studio to San Francisco, where he perfected his skills. In his new studio he developed two distinct styles; his sculptural free form called "A Beginning" and his humorous, distinctive character work. These inimitable characters have since decorated the lids of cookie jars, tea pots, and are the origin of his extremely successful chess sets. His unique caricatures have made their way to various private collections all over the world. Individuals who have collected his work over the years make up a veritable who's who list among distinguished citizens. His work has now evolved to include chic, innovative household items such as his very popular "Stealth" hanging planters. Doug works passionately in his studio, therefore his favorite reaction is when people laugh and smile at his character pieces. In the year 2005, Doug has begun working as Chief Artist and Designer for "Style Ceramics International" based in Hong Kong and "More U.K." in England. Doug's career now has him spending a lot of time working with his creative team in Puning City, China.

Permanent Collections

Merv Griffin, TV personality/producer Willie Brown, San Francisco Mayor

Lawrence Tisch, Former Head of CBS Dori Bernstein, Broadway Producer

Steve Wynn, Las Vegas Mogul Gene Levy, Hollywood Movie ProducerDoug Anderson

Daniel Snyder, Owner of Washington Redskins Robin Williams, Actor & Comedian Doug Anderson

John Henry, Owner of NY Yankees Sharon Stone, Actress Doug Anderson

Joe Montana, SF 49er's Quarterback Carol Shorenstein-Hays, Broadway ProducerDoug Anderson

Barry Bonds, SF Giants David Lee Roth, SingerDoug Anderson

David Falk, Sports Agent Fred Segal, Fred Segal Los Angeles Clothier Doug Anderson

Floyd Sarison, Long Island Chess Museum Frank Angelo, Owner of MAC CosmeticsDoug Anderson

Celestial Seasonings Permanent Collections, CO Maurice Marciano, Owner of Guess Jeans Doug Anderson

Wilkes Bashford, Clothier Herb Caen, ColumnistsDoug Anderson

AT&T Permanent Collection, DC Doug Anderson

Ray Verdon, President of NabiscoDoug Anderson

Selected Exhibitions

1975	Claremont Chapter Annual Art Show, Belmont, California
1975	Saratoga Rotary Art Show-Five Consecutive Years, Saratoga, California
1985	Del Mano Gallery - Featured Artist, Pasadena, California
1989	International Chess Set Show - NY, NY
1991	American Craft Museum "Toymakers Show" - NY, NY
1992	American Craft Museum "Toymakers Show & Off the Wall" - NY, NY
1996	Sumner Museum International Chess Set Show - Washington, DC
1997	Momni London Theatre Museum and Movie Exhibit - London, England
1998	International Celestial Seasonings Tea Pot Competition - 2nd Place, Bolder, Colorado
2001	Del Mano Gallery - Teapot Show, Pasadena, California
1983	American Craft Shows Exhibitor 18 Consecutive Years
2001	In 2002 Doug took a departure from American Craft Shows to focus on the commercial production of his unique ceramic collections.

Publications and Publicity

1989	Ceramics Monthly Periodical, October
1989	San Francisco Examiner News Publications, December
1991	CNN International News Close up Featured Artist -- National Television Broadcast
1991	San Francisco Examiner News Publication, March
1992	Better Homes and Gardens Monthly Periodical, Special Interest Features
1994	QVC "Ringling Brothers, Barnum, and Bailey Circus", National Television Broadcast
1995	CNBC "What's New America?" Featured Artist -- National Television Broadcast
1996	Figurines & Collectibles Magazine Featured Artist, June
1997	Wonderful World of Cookie Jars, Coffee Table Book
1999	Ceramics Monthly Periodical, February, 2nd place Celestial Seasonings competition
2002	Decorating Ideas Periodical, June, new contemporary planter designs
2003	Better Homes and Gardens Monthly Periodical, April
2003	Metropolitan Home Periodical, October
2004	Western Interiors and Design Periodical, April
2004	HGTV Cable Series "Curb Appeal" National Television Broadcast Feature, October
2005	Better Homes and Gardens Monthly Periodicals, Special Interest Features