The Dreamer Concepts Foundation encourages, promotes, and provides opportunities for growth for new artists in our community.
Don Cies
Painter
I
was born and grew up in Oklahoma City. I graduated from the
University of Oklahoma with a degree in Economics and Mathematics
and was commissioned in the United States Army Reserve as a 2nd
Lieutenant. After graduate studies in Economics, served in
the Army Reserve and discharged as a Captain.
I married Patricia Ruth Osborne while in college. We have three daughters, two granddaughters and one grandson. In 1960 I started in business in Norman as a Realtor, Homebuilder and Land Developer. I have been a longtime member of the Norman Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma, Norman Board of Realtors, Norman Rotary Club and The University of Oklahoma Presidents Association.
I have, since a boy, been intrigued by artwork, especially oil paintings. My father collected some fine oil paintings which I always enjoyed "studying." I have never had any formal training, other than instructive books on oil painting on canvas. I started actively painting several years ago, and have done numerous paintings since then. I enjoy painting landscapes, seascapes, Native American subjects and some still lifes.
I married Patricia Ruth Osborne while in college. We have three daughters, two granddaughters and one grandson. In 1960 I started in business in Norman as a Realtor, Homebuilder and Land Developer. I have been a longtime member of the Norman Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma, Norman Board of Realtors, Norman Rotary Club and The University of Oklahoma Presidents Association.
I have, since a boy, been intrigued by artwork, especially oil paintings. My father collected some fine oil paintings which I always enjoyed "studying." I have never had any formal training, other than instructive books on oil painting on canvas. I started actively painting several years ago, and have done numerous paintings since then. I enjoy painting landscapes, seascapes, Native American subjects and some still lifes.
