Don Dattler was born and raised in Central NY. He Started doing Artwork in High School under the teachings of reknowned Artist George Benedict! Don's Art has been on display and sold throughout much of the USA. A large percentage of his work is done on commission. His love of Animals has steered his preference of Art subjects. Most of his work is created from his own Photographs, much of which which he aquires during his travels throughout the Eastern Seaboard. He spends a great deal of time on the Gulf Coast of Florida.