Don Demers

Demers was born in 1956, in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. His interest in painting maritime subjects began while spending summers on the coast of Maine near Boothbay Harbor. His professional career began as an illustrator and soon expanded into the field of fine art. His illustrations can be found on book covers and in national publications such as Reader’s Digest, Sail Magazine, Yankee, and National Geographic. Demers’ illustrations have been recognized by the Museum of American Illustration four times in their national competition representing the finest examples of work in the field. Demers’ body of work expanded to the study and creation of landscape painting. These works are created from subjects across the country and beyond, often in consort with other artists of similar inspiration. Demers’ paintings have been featured in a number of publications including American Artist magazine, Artist magazine, Plein Air magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, Nautical World, Offshore magazine, and Maine Boats and Harbors.