Don Yaun

O’Quinn Lake

Moody winter scene of O'Quinn Lake with leafless trees and marsh.

Tall Oaks by the Driveway

Old oaks forming driveway canopy tunnel on Buford homestead.

Towns Bluff 2

Leaning trees over sand barrier on Altamaha River at Towns Bluff.

McPherson Home Portrait

Commissioned Acrylic home portrait of the McPherson residence in Hazlehurst, Georgia.

Morning Fog on the Hooch

Morning Fog on the Hooch, a Chattahoochee River landscape atmospheric painting with soft light.

Historical Dr. Samuel Martin Home Painting

Historical Dr. Samuel Martin Home, an early-1900s home in Hazlehurst, GA and is a commissioned acrylic painting

Driftwood Beach Entrance – Jekyll Island

Acrylic landscape painting of the Driftwood Beach entrance on Jekyll Island, capturing the serene tree canopy path leading to the shoreline.

Ocmulgee Outdoors

Acrylic painting of Ocmulgee River property in Hazlehurst, Georgia, palm tree, sandy beach, and fishermen. Commissioned artwork.

The Dam

Acrylic plein air landscape of the dam at Cherokee Bluffs Park in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Fifth painting in the ongoing park series.

Above the Bluffs

Above the Bluffs, a vibrant plein air acrylic painting from the Cherokee Bluffs Park series. Capturing shaded paths, overhanging trees, and lake overlooks.

Frog Pond

'Frog Pond,' No. 3 in the Cherokee Bluffs Park plein air series—a serene acrylic painting of a frog-filled pond in Flowery Branch, GA, with shaded trees and distant fields.

The Big Rock Overlook

A vibrant plein air acrylic painting from Cherokee Bluffs Park. Dramatic rock ledge over Lake Lanier with sunlit trees and dappled shadows. 16x12 inches, available.

Stairway to the Clouds

An impressionistic painting of an uphill trail ascending with the path and sky blending. A dense tree canopy forms a shaded area below the bluffs.

McDaniel Farm Outhouse

Classic half-moon outhouse behind tenant house at McDaniel Farm Park

St. Andrews Beach

A serene studio acrylic painting capturing sunlit grasses and windblown oaks overlooking Jekyll Island's pristine shore.

Towns Bluff

a nostalgic plein air painting depicting a sunlit view of the Altamaha River in Hazlehurst, GA. Personal memories of 1960s river life.

Pink Azalea

A luminous impressionistic acrylic painting featuring brilliant Holbein Luminous Opera pink blossoms.

Debra’s Flowers

A lively plein air acrylic painting by Georgia artist Don Yaun capturing vibrant potted spring blooms.

Japanese Maple

Historic Buford home framed by vibrant Japanese maple and azaleas in warm morning light

Ellijay Down Town

Bold perspective of Ellijay's historic downtown courthouse and street, painted plein air with vibrant orange-reds against blue sky

Our Driveway in the Winter

Three-season impressionistic series depicting his Buford, GA homestead driveway with dramatic winter light through bare trees.

Russ Farm

Commissioned 1950s recreation of Russ family farm in Jacksonville, GA—mules, corn, oak tree, and chickens.

Our Driveway in the Fall

Rear-lit fall foliage in reds and golds over Buford homestead driveway—plein air acrylic.

Aruba Sand Dunes

Aruba Sand Dunes," capturing steep white dunes and vegetation near Daimari Beach.

Smith Farm Windmill

Dramatic sunset over historic Smith Farm windmill near Lumber City, GA—now a preserved memory after Hurricane Helene.

Okefenokee Pitcher Plant

A Pitcher Plant with yellow blooms in the Okefenokee Swamp.

Tremont Mountain Stream 2

North Georgia mountain stream Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tennessee, painting no. 2

Our Driveway in the Summer

Shaded summer driveway under glowing canopy of oaks and dogwoods

My Favorite Beech Tree

Ancient 250-year-old beech tree on Buford homestead—plein air acrylic, massive trunk and family history.

Railroad Trestle

Historic through-truss railroad trestle over the muddy Ocmulgee River near Lumber City, GA

Red Amaryllis

Vibrant red amaryllis with saturated colors. Deep purples and greens for dynamic contrast in this bold, abstract-leaning studio floral.

Grand Teton

Snow-capped Grand Teton with bold blues and textured whites. Features a custom floater frame crafted from artist-harvested Cherry wood.

Colorado Landscape

Sun-drenched Colorado landscape, bright yellow-green trees glowing against dark gray rocky mountains. Inspired by 2019 family trip.

Introspective – Self Portrait

Self portrait in charcoal and graphite, glazed lightly with acrylic.

Amsterdam Rooftops

Amsterdam rooftops at sunset glow, inspired by family trip and Rembrandt. Impressionist acrylic with glazing.

Flowers and Pots

Plein air of colorful potted flowers and red blooms in terracotta pots by Don Yaun.

Escaping the Sun

Cows resting under a shade tree in a North Georgia pasture, evoking timeless farm memories.

Thistle in the Field

Plein air painting of purple thistle blooming in a golden field surrounded by oaks at Ogletree Estates, Cornelia, GA

Cheeley Homestead

Elegant North Georgia horse farm with pastures, fences, red barn, and grazing horse.

Gloriosa Lily

Fiery red Gloriosa lilies with reflexed petals, a family tribute to the artist's mother and her Hazlehurst gardens.

Daylily

Vibrant red-orange daylilies in acrylic, with loose green foliage and purple backdrop for bold color play.

Hardman Farm State Historic Site & Nacoochee Indian Mound

Mule team farming in front of Nacoochee Indian Mound at Hardman Farm

Good Luck Plant

Vibrant red-stemmed plant with glowing greens and bold strokes—studio

Crabapple

Soft white crabapple blossoms with pink buds and green

Night Beach

Solitary figure on dark beach under luminous orange-blue post-sunset sky—studio acrylic, 16x12 inches, available.

First Snow of the Year

Light first snow on Buford homestead pathway and hardwoods—studio acrylic

Water Lilies in the Fall

Vivid blue-orange sunset reflections on water lilies—studio acrylic, Artists Magazine finalist

Fairfield Lake

Mountain lake reflections with subtle fall colors and water lilies in Sapphire Valley

Chichimeca Tribe Dancer

Authentic Chichimeca dancer Paco Cruz in regalia at Cherokee County PowWow

Tremont Mountain Stream

Warm sunlight on moss-covered mountain stream in Tremont, Great Smoky Mountains

Big Boy and Sidekick

Two bucks, Big Boy and Sidekick, in a fall driveway on Buford homestead—studio acrylic, 24x18 inches, available.

Jekyll Island Sunset

Explosive sunset silhouetting palms in Jekyll Island Historic District—studio acrylic, 24x18 inches, available.

Beech Tree Morning

Warm morning light through a favorite beech tree on Buford homestead—studio acrylic.

Mountain Laurel Evening

White mountain laurel blooms against soft evening sky—studio acrylic.

Mountain Laurel

Dense white mountain laurel blooms in shadowed foliage.

Cleome

Whimsical cleome spider flowers with colorful stamens and cupped petals

Pink Rhododendron

"Pink Rhododendron," luminous studio acrylic with translucent pink blooms against a bright sky

Colorado Mountainside

Winding path through detailed foliage to Rocky Mountain peaks

Yellow Hibiscus

Massive yellow hibiscus bloom at peak with translucent petals and red accents

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Expressive oakleaf hydrangea blooms with loose brushwork and glazes

Bitter Sweet

Whimsical cherries in glass with refraction and pilsner beer.

Oregon Field

Misty golden field and quiet overlook with distant Oregon coastline

Costa Rica Farm Sunset

Golden sunset over lush Costa Rica farmland and mountains

Lemon Bulbs

Thoughtfully designed still life with lemon, white bulb, and clear bulb on blue-orange background.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Dramatic waterfall in Costa Rican rainforest at La Paz Gardens

Orange Still Life

Vibrant oranges against dramatic blue-purple background

Oregon Coast

Dramatic Oregon coastline from Ecola State Park

Snow Home

Snow-covered homestead driveway and trees in winter light—painted with layered glazes, a personal family view from Buford, GA.

Winter Titmouse

Tufted titmouse on frozen dogwood branches in winter light.

Blue Hydrangea

Dramatic blue hydrangea blooms with yellow centers and shadows.

Welcome to Don Yaun Art, the online gallery of contemporary impressionistic painter Don Yaun, known for his expressive acrylic paintings created both in studio and plein air. Based in Buford, Georgia, Don brings the Southern landscape to life through vibrant color, dynamic brushwork, and a deep connection to nature. His original artwork spans landscape paintings, animal art, architectural scenes, historic subjects, and floral compositions, each piece crafted to capture atmosphere, emotion, and a sense of place.

Working primarily in acrylics, Don blends decades of experience in photography, design, and fine art to create paintings that feel both timeless and alive. Many works begin outdoors—painted on location in the shifting light of Georgia’s hardwood forests, coastal marshes, or historic towns—before being refined in the studio into richly layered, impressionistic interpretations. His plein air approach lends immediacy and authenticity, while his studio practice allows for deeper storytelling and expressive detail.

Don’s artwork has been featured in respected publications and exhibitions across the Southeast, and his pieces are collected by art lovers who appreciate craftsmanship, atmosphere, and the beauty of the natural world. Many paintings are hand framed by the artist himself, often using wood harvested from his own land, creating a truly one‑of‑a‑kind presentation.

Explore the gallery to discover original acrylic paintings, limited‑edition prints, and new works inspired by wildlife, rural architecture, Southern history, and the landscapes that shape Don’s artistic vision. Whether you’re seeking a bold focal point for your home, a serene landscape for your office, or a meaningful gift for an art collector, Don Yaun’s work offers a unique blend of storytelling, tradition, and contemporary impressionism.