The artist for this banner is Doug Ferguson. Doug is a Broad Ripple-based artist, photographer, musician, and writer/poet. He grew up in Ripple and graduated from BRHS in 1971. Doug and his wife, Linda, moved away in 1979, returning to Ripple eight years ago. Their house is about three blocks from his childhood home. The area's long-standing arts-driven, slightly counter-cultural vibe made it a "no brainer" as to where they would live in Indy.

Doug has loved to paint, draw, and take photographs since childhood. After a couple of decades of not producing much, three years ago he began taking lessons at the Indianapolis Art Center. He continues studying at the IAC and with friend and mentor Sofyia Inger. His award-winning work has been displayed at the Art Center, the Broad Ripple Art Fair, and Seed and Star Studio. A selection of his paintings and photographs will be exhibited throughout November, 2014, at Graeter's Ice Cream, 5560 N. Illinois St. You can contact Doug at fergusARTnow@gmail.com.