[1] Don Sahli made the decision to become a professional artist at a very early age.

By age 16, he was selling his work and by 18, Sahli was exhibiting as an established painter.

During this period with his mentor, Sahli was taught an academic approach.

Then in 2008, Sahli produced art instruction DVDs with interactive features.

As a painter, Sahli travels throughout the country painting the landscape.