About the Artist

This sampling of Don's portfolio reprsents only a few of the 150 sculptures he has created and designed over the last 15 years. His carvings are in private collections from Minnesota to Missouri and Michigan to Colorado. They span the wildlife gamet from songbirds to American game animals.

Don's technical ability and attention to detail are excellent while still imparting his personal style to each and every creation. This combination results in unique designs of premier craftsmanship meant to be displayed for years. One of his pieces, "Wapiti", is mentioned in the June 6,1999, issue of "Log Home Living". It is part of an article featuring Joe and Linda Cookman's vacation home near Vail, Colorado. See a photo of this large Elk on page 70.



Although wildlife has been a primary subject matter, Don has created inspirational pieces, noteably "Baggot Street", a large sculpture on display and created for the grand opening of a multimillion dollar expansion of the North Iowa Mercy Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. This commissioned piece took over a year to complete and is an excellent example of the scope of his creative process.

A self-taught artist and lifetime environmentalist, Don is most at home in the woods of Iowa and Minnesota. He receives inspiration and rejuvination from the beauty and serenity of wildlife in it's own setting.