Don Best and Terry Hilt:Life's Inspirations
September 16-October 14, 2019
Reception with Artists Saturday, September 21, 4-6 pm
Don Best is a Maine artist who received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting, with a minor in sculpture from Maine College of Art. Since graduating, Don has continued studying and working with a variety of mediums. This has allowed him to develop his own unique style as a sculptor. His work is focused on reliefs, an art form that has been around for 6,000 years. This approach allows him to integrate painting, drawing, and sculpture. He takes advantage of combining these skills, creating visual narratives that are told through his passion for animals . Each piece is unique and brings life to wood. (see below) Don’s passion for animals, especially cats and dogs, depicting their love for their human family, is a continuing theme and inspiration for his sculpture. He has combined this affection with his love of music in his upcoming show.
"UMaine Black Bears" wood sculpture 14 x 17 inches
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Allegory: the representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form. One of the powerful aspects of relief is its relationship to narrative. Combining the best of painting, drawing and sculpture, the artist can choose, compose, and balance these elements. ~Eugene Daub, Sculpture Review, Spring 2016 
"You're Fantastic.." wood sculpture 26 x 16 x 2 1/2
"Elephant" wood sculpture 15 x 20 x 7 inches
"Coffee House Duo" wood sculpture 44 x 18 x 5
"I should have stopped after that last can" wood sculpture 36 x 18 x 12
"Let's Dance" wood sculpture 37 x 17 x 2
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"Hot Licks" wood sculptures Guitarist 31 x 18 x 3 dog 16 x 6 x 3
"The Gang's All Here!" wood sculpture 26 x 14 x 4
"Cool Cats" wood sculpture 21 x 16 x 3 -sold private collection
"Porch Buddies" wood sculpture 21 x 16 x 2 1/2
"Strike a Pose" black cat 2.5 x 27 x 14;
white cat 2 x 32 x 5; yellow tabby 2.5 x 21 x 5
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"All Ears" wood sculpture 8 x 21 x 6
