Don Sahli
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Don Sahli is an American painter.
Biography
Don Sahli made the decision to become a professional artist at a very early age. By age 16, he was selling his work and by 18, Sahli was exhibiting as an established painter. In 1982, he became friends with Sergei Bongart.
Sahli was the last scholarship student and apprentice of Sergei Bongart. During this period with his mentor, Sahli was taught an academic approach.
In 1995, Sahli opened the Sahli School of Art in Evergreen, Colorado. Then in 2008, Sahli produced art instruction DVDs with interactive features.
Work
Sahli’s work is currently represented in galleries around the country. As a painter, Sahli travels throughout the country painting the landscape. When painting en plein air, Sahli works on at least a 16 x 20 canvas, and in the studio he works on canvases of 3.5 x 7 ft. and larger.
References
- "About the Artist". Don Sahli. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- Gangelhoff, Bonnie (2009). "Success Stories: Don Sahli". Southwest Art. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- "Art events to surround Beaver Creek film screening". The Vail Daily. July 1, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- Wertin, Wren (February 23, 2011). "Vail Fine Art, Vail". The Vail Daily. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- "Artist Don Sahli". Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- "Don Sahli Colorado Plein Air". Retrieved February 6, 2012.