The Artist

Don Portelance was born, raised and presently resides in the Greater Vancouver area, Canada.

He studied at Vancouver School of Art, University of British Columbia and at the Western Washington University.

In 1974 Don studied works of Master Artists in six countries of Europe. In 1975 he returned to Vancouver to continue his Post Graduate courses in Fine Art Lithography at the Vancouver School of Art (presently the Emily Carr College of Art and Design), and graduate field studies of Haida art and culture at the Simon Fraser University.

Since the early sixties Don Portelance has maintained a busy exhibition schedule, has been active in teaching artists and teachers of art, juried exhibitions and arts awards competitions, lectured on art related subjects, and advised arts organizations on various topics. He travels frequently and presently he has been to over 30 different countries. In each he studies the local art and paints images and ideas suggested by the location.

Don Portelance has exhibited in many one-man and group shows locally and internationally.

His Works of Art are represented in public, private and corporate collections in many countries.

Don is a recipient of many awards for his works of art through the years.

Presently married with three children, Don Portelance maintains his studio in the Greater Vancouver area, Canada.