After studying figure drawing and painting at The Frank Reilly School of Art and the Art Students League of New York, Doug Higgins’ art career was sidestepped by more than a decade of acting on stage, screen and television. In 1980 after leaving the television Soap Opera “As the World Turns” he began his professional career as an artist. His recently published book, The Frank Reilly School of Art, is gaining international attention and is on the publisher’s bestseller list. His memberships include… The Art Students League, New York, Life member…Oil Painters of America, master signature member, Chicago… Artists of America, master, Denver, CO… The Northshore Arts Association, Gloucester, MA… Plein Air Painters of New Mexico…The International Society of Marine Painters, Oneco, FL and The Screen Actors Guild, Hollywood, CA… honorable withdrawal. He is known internationally for his emphasis on good drawing, the principles of traditional realism and impressionist color.