Known for the luminosity in his paintings, Don Stone believes it is not the subject that is important as much as it is the effect of the light under which it is painted. Because of this belief, the collector has the opportunity to enjoy Don's use of light and color under a vast variety of visual interpretations.

Don currently lives both on Monhegan Island, Maine and Exeter, New Hampshire. His study of art began at Gloucester Massachusetts High School and continued at Vester George School of Art in Boston where he later became an instructor. He later studied with Paul Strisik, N.A., whom he credits with introducing him to the life of a plein-air painter.

It was during his youth in Gloucester that he became deeply involved with the fisher people and their livelihood. Now, as a mature artist while on Monhegan Island, he has the opportunity to portray this involvement to the fullest.

Don is a member of the most prestigious organizations in America including the National Academy of Design as an Academician (NA), the American Watercolor Society as a Dolphin Fellow, ASMA Fellow and many others.

Winning more than 75 major awards, Don's work hangs in collections worldwide including Dartmouth College, Marietta College, Museum of Mobile, Canton Art Institute and many others.