Don Vierstra epitomizes cutting edge automotive illustration and
design. Born & raised in Southern California and the Mid-West, Don grew
up in the middle of the custom car culture of the 60’s and 70’s. Attracted
to the car shows and hot rod builders of the era at an early age, Don
soon realized he could capture their creations in a very realistic manner
by putting pencil to paper. He became
obsessed with drawing cars.
Honing his skills over the years has lead Don to many awards and
much recognition. His stunning depictions have earned him an
appearance on Discovery Channel’s very popular television show
“Monster Garage”. There he joined forces with host and custom
builder turned celebrity Jesse James in the episode “Slingray”. Don’s “Slingray” design is one of the
show’s most popular.
Don also won an honorable
mention in Motor Trend
Magazine’s future car design contest. Taking the 2000 Corvette
and transporting it 25 years into the future! His rendition
included a detailed
synopsis of materials
used, technology and what energy source it would run on. His
work was on displayed at The California International Auto
Show in Anaheim. The same design also won “Cool Car” in the
OC Register’s automotive design contest!
Don’s designs are highly sought after in the custom car and hot
rod world. His portfolio has been scrutinized by many in the
industry. Larry Woods lead designer at Mattel and of Hot
Wheels fame said it was one of the best and most complete
he’s ever seen. Famous California customizer Gene Winfield
was so impressed he commissioned Don to capture the essence of his award winning 51 Merc.
You
can view portions of Don’s portfolio by Clicking Here.
It is WagonMasters honor to offer Don Vierstra’s designs exclusively through our website.
Check
them out and choose the size that would make your wall the coolest in your home or office!
If you’d like your baby immortalized in a Vierstra print or canvas email and we’ll give you a quote. |