Show Opening “Places I Know”

In the exhibition, “Places I Know,” award-winning painter Don Sexton shows scenes from around the world, people going about their lives – with their families, at play, on the streets.  Sexton tells their stories.

Typical guest comments:  “Vibrant. Fun.” “Witty.” “Joyous.” “Such a great show!” “Wonderful energies.”

For more than fifty years, Sexton served on the regular faculty of Columbia University.  Over the years he has taught, lived, or visited for substantial periods of time in a variety of countries, including Australia, China, India, Japan, France, Russia, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, Brazil, Greece, Iran, and Mexico.  The paintings in this show are based on his travels.

He paints with oils and mixed media.  The mixed media technique works are unique in that they are based on a special approach which he developed, consisting of colored inks and oil pastels.

His paintings have been exhibited in solo shows and group shows in New York City, Connecticut, and New York State. His works have won many awards such as Best in Show and Best in Mixed Media.  His paintings are in collections in the United States, Europe, and Australia.  He is frequently engaged for commission projects.