Don Prechtel

Don Prechtel

Don Prechtel is a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist from Creswell, OR. A professional artist since 1968, one of his earliest works hangs in the Favell Museum’s permanent collection. His oils are recognized across the country for their historical portrayals, particularly of the Civil War. They hang in private collections, museums, and military installations, including the Virginia Military Institute; Government House (Dublin); the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon; and the Notre Dame Alumni Association Building. Don also paints wildlife and landscapes. He is a historian and collector of military and Western accoutrements. Many of his paintings have been reproduced on book jackets, magazine covers, and illustrations in historical and scholastic publications.