Douglas J Fisher is a full-time artist living on Vancouver Island, Canada. Since 1992 he has been involved almost exclusively in creating some form of art, including painting, stained glass, photography, pen and ink drawing, and wood turning. Wood sculptures, primarily made using a lathe, have been the focus of his work since 1997. Fisher uses archival quality dyes which give his wood pieces an archival quality.

Prior to becoming a full-time artist, he taught skiing and sailing, was an  iron worker, a driller and blaster in several underground gold mines, and delivered sailboats in the Pacific Northwest, the Caribbean and across the Atlantic Ocean.

Creating thought provoking and inspiring works of art by combining artistic vision with superb craftsmanship is something Fisher has been   doing for some time. He exhibits his unique style of wood turned sculptures internationally, is sought after as a demonstrator and a teacher. His work can be found in collections throughout the world and has been a featured artist in the following publications; Drechsler Magazine, Wood Turning Magazine, and Wood-turning Design Magazine.

Artist Statement: Some of my wood sculptures involve the use of indigenous iconography from the area where I live.  I have long been fascinated with the art of indigenous cultures from around the world. Upon first inspection it seems so simple and yet at the same time is very powerful. I hope to understand these cultures in my quest to explore a personal aesthetic.