Initially self-taught, Don began his art career as a quick sketch portrait artist at a host of small events and shows. For years he honed his skills drawing literally thousands of people in a variety of conditions. Over the next 25 years Don exhibited, showed and demonstrated in nearly all of the Northwest’s major art shows, venues and events.

A veteran of hundreds of portrait originals for private and corporate clients around the country, Don has also completed numerous aviation art commissions for aircraft owners, military personnel and those associated with the airlines. More recently, his broadening interest in landscapes, cityscapes and the female figure has opened up new avenues of expression and exploration.

With a healthy reverence for the masters and artistic traditions of the past, it is Don’s intention to balance realistic representation while still evoking an emotional response. The creation of art, initially a tenuous skill, has grown into a profound joy eventuating in service. And so it is always Don’s intention to touch, honor and dignify. Read full bio >