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oug Roper Studio

Creating Dynamic Works of Art. . .revealing the heart and history of humanity

Website: www.dougroper.com

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Studio Phone: [phone]

Cell Phone: [phone]

7718 Braun Circle

San Antonio, Texas 78250

Artisan Resume

Overview:

My first fifteen years as a professional artist were spent honing my skills. Encouraged by local sculptress, Waldine Tauch, Dr. Coppini’s protégé, and artist, Warren Hunter, I produced commercial pieces, architectural renderings, murals, and watercolor paintings. I developed my passion for sculpting when I studied under Chilean sculptor, Luis Guzman. I continued my practical education by working at a local foundry to acquire the skills necessary to become a proficient sculptor. Now I devote my time to the creation of commissioned sculptures and limited-edition bronzes. I have completed projects for Morgan's Wonderland, the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, New York’s War Dog Memorial Committee, St. Mary’s University, Sandhill Shores Development, Kelly AFB, Cibolo Wilderness Foundation, the United States Air Force Academy, and University United Methodist Church. I have exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows and was selected to exhibit in the Gilcrease Museum of Art International Art Show. I was one of the 10 artists selected to represent San Antonio in the cultural exchange exhibit with our “sister city’, Kyoto, Japan. I have also received a variety of awards which recognize the quality and authenticity of my work. Author Joe Carroll highlights several of my sculptures in the book, Historic Bexar County, An Illustrated History. I believe in giving back to the community that has inspired and supported me and have donated a substantial amount of time and art to various non-profit groups: KLRN, Achievers’ Center for Education, Jefferson Methodist Church, the Ciblilo Wilderness Foundation and numerous local public schools.
Summary of Experience

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  More than 40 years experience as an Artisan/Commissioned Sculptor, including limited edition bronzes (3-dimensional—miniature to larger-than-life, relief, and presentation pieces)
  
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  Served as a member of the San Antonio Cultural Arts Review Committee affiliated with the San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs
  
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  Cultural Exchange Artisan
  
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  Professional Commercial Artist, Architectural Illustrator, Muralist, Artisan Painter
  

Education/Certification

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  Professional Development Workshop – by San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs May 2008
  

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  1987, Sculpture Course, Professor, Luis Guzman, Chilean Sculptor, Southwest School of Art and Craft.
  
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  1975, Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, qualified member endorsed by Waldine Tauch.
  
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  1971-75, Formal Training, Hunter School of Fine Arts.
  
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  1971, Endorsement and Recommended for enrollment at Warren Hunter School of Fine Arts by noted sculptress, Waldine Tauch.
  

Employment

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  2003 to present, Co-owner of the Carriage House Gallery of Artists (LLC) in Boerne, Texas
  
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  1988 to present, Sculptor, creating bronze sculpture, commissions and limited editions
  
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  1985-1999, Artist in Watercolor and Sculpture Exhibition, Texas Trails Gallery, San Antonio
  
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  1978-86, Freelance Artist, architectural renderings & watercolor paintings
  

(a few selected renderings: Texas Military Institute, St. Mark’s Church/San Antonio, US Post Office/San Antonio, Op Schnabal Housing Development/San Antonio)

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  1976-78, Commercial Artist, Blackman Marketing Group, San Antonio, Texas
  
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  1972-74, Store Muralist/Commercial Artist, Lockman Rose, San Antonio, Texas
  

Publications (inclusion in books written by other authors)

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  2004. Doug Roper, Sculptor. Historic Bexar County, An Illustrated History, by Joe Carroll Rust. Bexar County Historical Commission. p. 230-231.
  

Interviews/Featured Articles/Advisory & Committees

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  2010, August. Finally, A place Where Everyone Can Play. Destinations San Antonio.
  
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  2010, May. Power of One – The Wonder of Morgan. Scene in SA.
  
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  2010, April. Reaching for Wings of Hope. San Antonio Express News
  
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  2010, April. On the Scene. San Antonio Express News.
  
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  2006, January. War Dog Memorial in New York has San Antonio Ties. Scene in SA .
  
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  2005, November 24. Memorial Dedicated Honoring War Dogs. 50 Plus Senior News.
  
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  2005, November 24. Dogs of War Have Their Day. The Hill Country View.
  
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  2005, November 11. Interview for Sonny Melendez Show, KAHL-1310 Radio.
  
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  2005, November. Interview for WOAI Radio.
  
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  2005, October 27. War Dog Memorial. Smith Town Messenger.
  
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  2005, October 24. Salute to Canine Heroes. Long Island Daily News.
  
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  2004, September 11. Celebrating a 9/11 Hero (Tsunami, search and rescue dog). Doug was featured as commissioned sculptor for War Dog Memorial, San Antonio Express News, Metro section.
  
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  2004, November 9. Sculptor Creates War Dog Memorial. Boerne Star & Recorder.
  

Memberships

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  2003 to present, Carriage House Gallery of Artists, Boerne, Texas
  
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  1975 to present, Life Member of the Coppini Academy of Fine Art, San Antonio, Texas
  

Doug Roper—Artisan Resume

Awards, Honors, Exhibitions, Commissions

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  Texas Christian University “Super Frog” – life sized bronze installed near the Student Union Building at TCU
  
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  February, 2010. Dedication of Taking Flight (25’ tall, 6,200 pounds of bronze and 1,500 of stainless steel – largest cast bronze in south Texas. Installed in Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  November 2008- Selected to participate in the Gilcrease Museum of Art International Art and Benefit sale
  
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  March 2007. Jesus and the Lilies of the Field, Carpet Mural, (24 feet). University United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  January 2007 – Selected as the most influential artist of 2006 by Scene in S.A. Monthly
  
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  2006, 2005, 2004 Senior Class Plaques, 3 commissioned pieces displayed at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  
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  2005. War Dog Memorial Monument. Suffolk County Veterans Park, Long Island, New York.
  
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  2005 North Chamber of Commerce Expo, San Antonio, Texas
  
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  2005. Missions of San Antonio Mural, Jefferson United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  2003. Drivin Hard, presented to the CEO, Hershey Corporation.
  
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  2000, The Rattler, Commissioned work, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  1999. Sandhill Cranes, Sandhill Shores Beach-front Development, Galveston Island, Texas.
  
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  1997. Commander’s Trophy, presented annually to the best unit, Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  1996. Flora and Fauna Mural, Pavilion location: Cibolo Wilderness Foundation, Cibolo Nature Center, Boerne, Texas.
  
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  1990. Four Selected Sculptures—Slide Show of Seven San Antonio Artists, Sister City Cultural Exchange with Kyoto, Japan.
  
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  1989. Awarded the Coppini Medallion, Artist of the Year. Coppini Academy of Fine Arts.
  
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  1987. Follow Me Painting. Acrylic painting, Travis Park United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  1985. One-Man Show, Doug Roper. Fort Mead, Maryland.
  
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  1983. Landscape Carpet Mural (8’X12’) – private collection
  
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  1984. The 23^rd Psalm, Watercolor, Trinity Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  
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  1981. One-Man Show, Doug Roper. Flensburg, Germany.
  
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  1977. One-Man Show, Doug Roper. Fort Sill, Laughton, Oklahoma.
  
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  1975 to present. Over 300 creative works in private collections.
  
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  1973, Biblical Graphic Mural, Travis Park United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas
  

References

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  Gordon Hartman – CEO Gordon Hartman Family Foundation
  

1202 W. Bitters • Bldg. 1, Suite 1200

San Antonio, TX 78216

[phone]

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  Robert Luna, Project Architect for Taking Flight
  

1862 West Bitters Road #300
San Antonio, TX 78248
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  Col. James Ficke, MD Chief of Orthopedic Rehab Services
  

Brook Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston

[phone]


Examples of Working with Architects on Public Art Projects

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  Taking Flight is a 25 foot 7700 pound bronze and stainless steel sculpture completed in 2010 for Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas. Creating, moving and installing a sculpture of this size required constant collaboration with the following people: David Ash, General Contractor, Robert Luna, Project Architect, and Gordon Hartman of the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation, Clint Howard, owner of the Deep in the Heart Foundry as well as working with those responsible for providing materials such as Eueka Sheet Metal Company, and those people involved in PR for the project.
  

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  War Dog Memorial Flight is a 4 foot by 9 foot 1200 pound bronze sculpture completed in 2004 for the War Dog Memorial Committee in Suffolk County, New York. Long distance collaboration and coordination occurred with the following people: Marilyn and Hal Wilson, Project Coordinators, Ted Godek, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works of Suffolk County, Ralph Borkowski, Project Manager, and management of the Alan E. Fricke Memorials in charge of installation
  

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  Texas Christian University “Super Frog” Mascot
  

Other Collaborative work:

When Doug worked as a commercial artist for fifteen years he developed Architectural Renderings (paintings of what a building would look like, taken from blueprints & elevations). He also completed freelance art projects for many of the city’s prominent Architectural firms such as: Larry Travis , RVBK, and Joel Ritzer. In addition, Doug freelanced for Harcourt, Brace & Evonivitch Publishing and created over 1,000 detailed drawings for statewide tests. As he created commissioned watercolors and sculptures, his focus was (and is) on working with individuals to bring their thoughts to reality. In all of these experiences, collaboration and accuracy were priorities. In all of these undertakings, It was essential that Doug work closely with art directors & project editors and there was no room for error. He has demonstrated his ability and dedication to excellence in art.

Narrative Summary

Doug’s first fifteen years as a professional artist were spent honing my skills. Encouraged by local sculptress, Waldine Tauch, Dr. Coppini’s protégé, and artist, Warren Hunter, Doug produced commercial pieces, architectural renderings, murals, and watercolor paintings. Doug developed his passion for sculpting when he studied under Chilean sculptor, Luis Guzman and continued his practical education by working at a local foundry to acquire the skills necessary to become a proficient sculptor.
Now Doug devotes his time to the creation of commissioned sculptures and limited-edition bronzes. He has completed projects for Texas Christian University, Morgan's Wonderland (a park for individuals with special needs), the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, New York’s War Dog Memorial Committee, St. Mary’s University, Sandhill Shores Development, Kelly AFB, Cibolo Wilderness Foundation, the United States Air Force Academy, and University United Methodist Church. He has exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows and was selected to exhibit in the Gilcrease Museum of Art International Art Show. Doug was one of the 10 artists selected to represent San Antonio in the cultural exchange exhibit with our “sister city’, Kyoto, Japan. He has also received a variety of awards which recognize the quality and authenticity of his work. Author Joe Carroll highlights several of Doug’s sculptures in the book, Historic Bexar County, An Illustrated History. Doug believes in giving back to the community that has inspired and supported him and has donated a substantial amount of time and art to various non-profit groups: KLRN, Achievers’ Center for Education, Jefferson Methodist Church, the Ciblilo Wilderness Foundation and numerous local public schools.
Personal

Doug believes that each of us is to be held accountable for using our gifts. Each person has a responsibility to develop and refine his 0r her God-given talent. Doug, therefore, signs his works with an Ichthus as a personal statement of faith. His passion for his art and heart for humanity are expressed through his faith and his family’s commitment to helping others nearby and around the world.