Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, and now residing in St. Petersburg, FL, Douglas Thonen is a fine artist who has honed a keen expertise in acrylic and oil painting. He earned a bachelor's degree in fine art from the University of South Florida. While he typically works in traditional painting mediums, his piece titled "Gravity" marks a departure from his usual practice. Created for the "Faces of Addiction" show, this work explores the profound challenges of personal experience.