About the Artist

Doug Young is a full-time sculptor who has invested his life in teaching others. A versatile artist, Young has taught drawing, calligraphy, and sculpture in high schools and continuing education programs. He has also taught classes in his studio to a variety of age groups and skill levels. He has won awards for his work in pastel and graphic design.

Born in Connersville, Indiana, Young studied under well-known South Carolina artists Emery Bopp, Darell Koons and Carl Blair as well as internationally known sculptor and restoration artist, Adrianus Van der staak.

After moving to Greenville, SC in 1992, he has continued sculpting. His works include a life-size sculpture of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, which stands at Greenville’s West End, and Gethsemane a commissioned work for North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina. A third life-size bronze, The Patriot, was created for J. L. Mann High School.

Doug is a member of the Metropolitan Arts Council and Upstate Visual Arts. His work is on display in his studio as well as Alpine Frame and Collectibles.

Artists in Action

Interviews and Art Work

Upstate Visual Arts invited artists to demonstrate their work for January's First Friday Art Event. Watch the video hosted on YouTube, to learn more about each artist's process.