He describes his work as classical impressionistic. His preferred medium is oil. He uses interesting themes like vegetables, fruit, old bottles, music, portrait and figure studies. His work stands out in its rich earthly colours. He taught himself by doing intensive studies on the following artist's techniques:  John Singer, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Vermeer,Sorolla. There is a striking uniqueness in his work. Duggie mastered the technique of using light and darkness in his paintings to create the image of something real and alive. He taught himself by doing intensive studies on the following artist's techniques:  John Singer, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Sorolla. Duggie's overseas market consists mainly of tourists who buy his work in embassies and in various art galleries in South Africa.  His work is popular among local and foreign investors.   His quote: "My work doesn't scream, it whispers”.