Born in Montreal, Don's journey in art began when he graduated from the Montreal Graphic Arts Technical Foundation in 1979. His talent and dedication led him to Nova Scotia that same year, where he worked in Graphic Arts for an impressive 36 years. Don’s commitment to sustainable forestry practices was recognized when he was presented with the Nova Scotia 2001 Woodland Owner of the Year award. His work has not only been featured in Forestry books and movies but has also been showcased through commercials and television features. His exceptional talent in Wood Art has been acknowledged with the prestigious Master Status by Nova Scotia Art. In 2023, Austin Macauley published Don’s “Memories from “A Kid from the Heights,” a testament to his author's recognition. Followed in 2024 publishing “Two Keys  to Enter a Parallel World.”