Give the gift of a lifetime.
A Portrait Commission by Don Keene
Don Keene accepts a limited number of commissions annually.
Individuals, families, and organizations have found that a 
personal portrait is the perfect way to express their appreciation 
for a job well done, their love or their admiration.
The artist works from photographs so no sitting is required.
International shipping will be billed at actual cost.

Don Keene paints scenes of New York City and surrounding towns with compassion and 
spontaneity. His loose application of thick, rich oils breathes life and light into recognizable 
places around the metropolitan landscape. Reminiscent of both French Impressionism and early 
twentieth century American Realism, his pictures sparkle with humanity whether capturing the 
quickened pace of Manhattan or the casual lifestyle of neighboring villages.

Born in Syracuse, N.Y., Don Keene is a graduate, with distinction, of the Art Center College 
of Design in Pasadena, Calif. He earned his Masters degree in Studio Art from the College of 
New Rochelle. His paintings have appeared in Sports Illustrated and The New York Times, 
as well as on covers for RCA records. Mr. Keene has shown in  numerous group and solo 
exhibitions in Westchester County, New York City, and Connecticut. Currently he teaches 
art at Mamaroneck High School as well as group classes and private lessons at his studio in 
New Rochelle. Mr. Keene has taught at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.