Don Stewart earned his  bachelor’s degree in Biology and Art at Birmingham-Southern College, where he  enrolled in art classes as a change of pace from his premedical studies. Here  he was exposed to the process of composite imagery, and began exploring  techniques in ballpoint drawing. Don continued to pursue artistic interests as  a hobby at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and during an  internship in surgery at the Mayo Clinic, where he received awards for both  short fiction and poetry, and published his first two composite drawings.  Eventually the lifestyle of a surgical resident proved to be at odds with his  creative side, and by year's end Dr. Stewart chose to discontinue his medical  studies. He has since worked full time at the DS Art Studio, where he  continues to refine his signature style of visual humor.