Hi there, I’m Doug!

I live at the southern edge of Brazil, where the lush, abundant mountains of the rainforest give way to endless rolling hills—open pastures stretching all the way to the end of the world.

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My journey has been a mix of curiosity and creation. I studied Communications, spent years as a passionate cook and baker, and then, one day, I discovered natural building—and specifically, natural plastering. It felt like coming home. There’s something profoundly empowering about shaping beauty and shelter with your own hands.

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Cooking taught me patience—to respect time, process, and the magic of quality ingredients. Communications taught me to listen, to translate the silent language of materials, and to demystify their secrets for anyone willing to learn.

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With New Age Artisans, my path and purpose was complete. Our slogan is my own personal mantra: Educate. Empower. Create.‍

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Let’s build something meaningful together!