Doug Ohlson
Early Life, Family and Training Doug Ohlson was born on November 18, 1936, in Cherokee, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near the Little Sioux River, where his father worked the land. His family roots were tied to the Midwest, as his father was the son of a Swedish immigrant. The vast, open landscapes and the shifting colors of the Iowa sky during long days of farm work left a lasting impression on him, even if his path would eventually lea…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Doug Ohlson's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Doug Ohlson's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.