About the Artist:Donald Demers (American) (1956-)
He was born in 1956, in the small rural community of Lunenburg, Massachusetts. His interest in painting maritime subjects began while spending his summers on the coast of Maine near Boothbay Harbor. Crewing aboard schooners, square-riggers and other traditional craft have provided both the foundation for his technical expertise and the vision to transfer his first-hand experience to the canvas . His love of sailing has not diminished over the years. His professional career began as an illustrator and soon expanded into the field of marine painting. A move to Maine in 1984 marked a shift in his career in which illustration yielded to marine and landscape painting. Demers’ body of work has expanded over the last several years to include the study and creation of landscape paintings based on 19th century methods and philosophies. Created in consort with painters of similar inspiration, it has been widely acclaimed and honored throughout the country.