Don Wright

Don Wright is a realist painter, using a meticulous and detail oriented techinque, with watercolor as his favorite medium.

His award winning work has been shown in many juried exhibitions, including the Butler Institute of American Art, the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts and the Trumbull Art Gallery.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Don worked as a graphic designer, and later as the art director for a national advertising agency where he remained for 40 years. As an instructor at Youngstown State University he taught courses in air brush technique, graphic illustration and photo retouch.

Don is formally retired, but is busier than ever as a design consultant, doing commissioned works and engaging numerous activities with local museums.

"I enjoy painting objects and scenes that motivates a strong desire to translate onto paper while working with the challenges of light and shadow"
Don Wright