Don Dahlke

Don Dahlke's Caribbean discovery is a long way from his native Oregon. Born in the 50's, he is the son of a feed and garden merchant. It became clear early on that Don's call was painting. His formal art training ended abruptly when an instructor suggested he just go paint! That he did. The Caribbean and Mexico became the primary destinations and focus of his work.

Dahlke's early pieces can be classified as whimsical, capturing the spirit of West Indian life. He also has experimented with abstracts in mixed media, revealing his more spiritual side. The current architectural series of window scenes has become his own distinctive style.

Dahlke's strength lies in the allure of the island ambience, sun, warmth, and colors. His trademark is the tropical shadows. Among the details within each image are objects of significance to his life through the years, the stories of which we can only imagine. Dahlke's imagery evokes memories and reveries of paradise. Take pleasure in the temporary escape to a place of tranquility.