Don grew up traveling with his family and living in places where his father was stationed with the U.S. Air Force. As they traveled through Hawaii, Mississippi, California, Germany and other places, he sharpened his drawing and painting skills.

Don's work has been accepted by the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an international invitational show. He has also donated his art to dozens of organizations dedicated to conservation and the preservation of wildlife.