Douglas Eberhardt

Douglas Eberhardt is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Art at Allegheny College, where he teaches drawing, printmaking, and design. His academic and artistic work bridges fine art practice with community engagement and illustration.

His primary research and creative interests lie in printmaking, illustration, and visual storytelling. As an experienced educator and master printmaker, Doug integrates studio practice with pedagogy, focusing on traditional and public-facing print techniques such as relief printing and steamroller murals. His interdisciplinary approach spans fine art, graphic design, and zine culture, reflecting a commitment to accessible and collaborative art forms.

Douglas has been recognized through exhibitions with prominent print councils, including the Southern Graphics Council and the Mid-American Print Council. He served as Co-President of the Pittsburgh Print Group from 2020 to 2023, contributing to the regional arts community.

As an illustrator, he has collaborated with organizations such as NPR, Storm King Art Center, and the Meadville Market House. He has also produced fine-art editions with Erie Arts and Culture since 2020. His public artworks, including large-scale steamroller-printed murals, demonstrate a dedication to community-based art projects. Though no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in artistic guilds and educational outreach suggests a mentorship role within the arts community.

He maintains a creative portfolio website featuring series such as Nocturnes, Unnatural Landscapes, and Blissful Bees, along with comics, zines, and commercial illustrations.