Douglas Draper Jr. is an award-winning artist and illustrator, with notable collaborations with national and international best-selling authors, and publishers.

 

Originally from Salisbury, Doug has had a hand in several public artworks in the Downtown area, including Salisbury Arts Alliance's very first painted power box.

 

Doug also served as lead artist for the community mural project on the Wicomico County Public Library.

 

His latest design represents the rugged and gritty nature of the traditional waterman profession, part an ongoing series of work inspired by waterman of the Chesapeake Bay .

 

Completed 2024. Funding provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.