Collection: Don Zylius

Don Zylius (b. 1935) is a celebrated Oregon watercolorist known for his luminous depictions of the Pacific Northwest’s landscapes, wildlife, and flora. Based in Sisters, Oregon, Zylius draws deep inspiration from the region’s natural beauty, translating its quiet atmosphere into expressive, wet-on-wet watercolor compositions that balance realism with a dreamlike, atmospheric quality. Largely self-taught, he developed a distinctive technique marked by fluid washes, subtle color transitions, and an evocative sense of light, earning recognition among collectors for works that capture both the immediacy and serenity of the natural world.