Working with acrylic on panels of aluminum, masonite or plywood, each gives a certain texture and strength depending on the size of the painting. Starting with a light glaze and then layer after layer is applied with brushing, scraping and sanding. The surface of his paintings reflect a smooth luminous depth, that holds his last strong brush strokes. Don’s paintings contain spontaneity with simplicity of subject, but complexity of composition and construction. His message is in the observation of surface and the content is in the mystery of D.A. Bishop.