Don Best
featured with Terry Hilt
September 19-October 14
Reception Saturday, September 24, 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 animal. 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.
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
"Jane! Quiet in the back, please!" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 28" x 2" $900 sold
"I can't remember...are we supposed to tip them?" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 25" x 2" $800
"Why me...?!" basswood wall sculpture 14" x 24" x 2" $1,400 sold
"Geez...they're so sensitive!" basswood wall sculpture 9" x 19" x 2" $800
"Whadda' ya' mean 'giddy up'?!!" basswood wall sculpture 16" x 20" 2" $900 sold
"Waited all year for this!!! Off to Schoodic!!
Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 13" x 2" $800 sold
"Will you stop calling me CAPTAIN !!" Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 33" x 3" $1,400 sold
"I'm so confused...Is this a tree condo or sea condo..?" basswood wall sculpture 18" x 17" x 2" $1,100
"Really!?...I think she's kinda' cute!" basswood wall sculpture 13" x 21" x 2" $800
"Acadia... best scenic tour evah! "Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 22" x 2" $800 sold
"Now Louie...It's Route 95 to Route 84. I'm certain!" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 22" x 3" $850
"Did you see THAT ?!!!" Basswood wall sculpture $900 sold
"Ah, excuse me...this bear DOES need the woods...NOW! Basswood sculpture $800
"No! It's WOLF in sheep's clothing!" Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 22" 2" $1,100
"I have a sinking feeling we should have gone for the Penthouse ..." Basswood wall sculpture 36" x 8" x 3" $1,500 sold
"Celine on the Titanic!" Basswood wall sculpture 14" x 8" x 5" $800
"How come the crow gets to sit up front?!" Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 33" x 2" $1,000 sold
"This is your idea of a romantic sail?!" Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 20" x 2.5" $900
"I'm not feeling so hot..." Basswood wall sculpture11" x 11" x 3" $900
"I told you he's just a Figurehead!" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 22" x 2" $875 sold
"Why the long face??" Basswood wall sculpture 16" x 8" x 5" $900
"No, Lewis! It's 95 to Route 684 to 84!" Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 26" x 3" $900
"Is anyone else feeling a bit claustrophobic?" Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 14" x 2.5" $900 sold
"Not what I'd call party animals" Basswood wall sculpture 16" x 8" x 5" $900 sold
" Whoa!!! Who invited a bear?!" Basswood wall sculpture $900
"I'm not walking up those stairs ever again!" Basswood wall sculpture 28" x 6" x 3" $1,500
"Dorothy, I don't think we're in Maine anymore1..." 2" x 34" x 3" $1,600
"Wise owl? I don't think so. We're lost!" Basswood wall sculpture 17" x 16" x 2" $900
" We're NOT scratching the rug!" Basswood wall sculpture 39" x 7" x 3" $1,500 sold
"This seems longer than a three-hour tour..." Basswood wall sculpture 16" x 8" x 5" $900 sold
"Did anyone remember to feed the fish?" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 22" x 2" $1,000 sold
"Psst..they don't call me a 'cat bird' for nothing...." Basswood wall sculpture $700
" Did you have to go with the cheap umbrella?!"
Basswood wall sculpture 8" x 24" x 2" $700
"Crows of a feather canoe together. Much easier on the wings!" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 16" x 3" $900 sold
"Neighborhood social tonight ! Fish fry! Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 22" x 2" $1,000
"Don't you just love the wind in your fur?" Basswood wall sculpture 9" x 12" x 2" $700 sold
"Ahhh...relaxation! Not the least bit harried...Basswood wall sculpture 14" x 20" x 2" $900