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Donald Darst was born in Kentucky growing up in Louisville and its rural suburbs. He now lives in Grey Forest, Texas with his wife, Linda, who is a potter and rug hooker, his two cats, and his Jack Russell, Buster.
He is particularly inspired by the work of Russel Chatham, George Inness, and the Hudson River School. He continues to study with artists he greatly admires such as Michael Albrechtson, Nancy Bush, Robert Johnson, and Michael Workman. His landscapes are representational and somewhat impressionistic. Tonalism is often used to describe his work since it conveys a mood that allows the viewer to contribute their own feelings to the work.
Donald and his wife enjoy traveling across the country with their 5th wheel, their "studio on wheels", to visit their children, grandchildren, and friends. From the Southwest to northern Wisconsin, the countryside of America serves as Donald's inspiration.
Don's Studio in Grey Forest
Don on location near his home
His art is in homes and businesses throughout the United States.
Donald is a member of Boerne Professional Artists, Grey Forest Open Studios, and Oil Painters of America.