There are many people who have been inspired by Don's natural talent and passion for art. However, it was his time as an anatomy professor at FIT where he made his greatest impact, leaving a lasting legacy on the students he loved.
“Don was an amazing professor, with a wicked sense of humor. He cared about his students' work as much as they did. He was so giving, he was always the last one to leave the room.”
"Three words- Invested, Honest, Authentic.” - Giancarlo “He was super talented, insightful, and he wanted his students to succeed. His caring nature as a professor went beyond the classroom walls.” - Allison |
"To me, even though Don is one the most skilled illustrators I have ever seen, you can still see the student in him. He would go from critiquing the class and giving us very in depth instructions, and then we would see him drawing with us in Sal’s class a few hours later."
"Unique, Humble, and Talented.” - Vlad “Every class with Don renewed my love of drawing.” - Unknown |
“Don was someone who truly cared about us as students, artists, and people. He spent countless hours making sure we were being taught the necessary skills to succeed, not only in the classroom, but in our careers as well. He was the type of professor that motivated you to improve, while being able to enjoy and appreciate what art truly is. His humor and taste in music created a great classroom atmosphere. His belief in the principles of being able to draw from life is something he was really outspoken on.” - Dakota
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