Albert Kellam Doughty Jr.
(born Nassawadox, VA 1970) comes from a long line of Eastern Shoremen, Seafarers, lighthouse keepers, ship captains and hunting guides for the rich and famous are among them. His paternal family lived on Hog Island, one of the many barrier islands located off the Eastern Shore of Virginia, linked to the mainland only by boats.
Being directly descended from George Eli Doughty and George William Doughty gave him the imagination to be a sculptor for they were among the ranks of the most renowned decoy makers the barrier islands had to offer.
Albert was born and raised on the Eastern Shore and has lived all of his life in Northampton County, VA. He now continues to reside in Eastville with his wife, Helene and two children, Morgan and Chloe. He has been welding and fabricating as a full-time profession since 1992 in industrial and agricultural settings, and continues to enjoy all forms of art in addition to metal sculpture, including woodcarving and the pursuit of many musical talents.
His life on the rural Eastern Shore has directly inspired most of his original metal creations which primarily depict outdoor scenes amongst others. Albert has spent many hours roaming the sea shores, fields and forests of the Eastern Shore of Virginia developing an acute sense and feel for nature's wonders which he delights in recreating in his art. His art is a combination of welding techniques issued from his experience with manipulating metal and a true dedication to life and all that touches his heart and soul. His knowledge of the farming way of life has also further encouraged his original use of farming implements as a basis for creative pieces.
(Photo of: Capt. George Doughty, Keeper of the Hog Island lighthouse, hunts shorebirds with his rig of wooden decoys, circa 1890.)
“Albert " Buck " Doughty created these beautiful butterflies for me. He names every piece he makes. These breath taking creations are named.... Majestic Beauty and Purple Passion. Thank you Buck !!!!! :~)”
Lena Taylor
“...it's all steel. he mostly uses things he has reclaimed, steel plate, rebar, stuff lke that. he cuts each piece and welds it all together. the stem of the goblet is a bolt, the base is a bunch of washers. pretty cool! the color on the hands is because he 'blued' it with a torch, so they have a blue/purple hue..”
Carly Ann Bosco
