Don Best Sarah Faragher Kerry Eaton
September 15-October 14, 2025
Reception September 20
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
"Jungle Love" Basswood wall sculpture 37" x 50" x 6" $5,400
"Sailing cats and dogs" Basswood wall sculpture 14" x 14" x 2" $850
"Welcome to the Jungle" Basswood wall sculpture 60" x 37" x 6" $5,800
"Is that what I think it is?!!!" Basswood wall sculpture 9" x 4" x 2" $500
Jerry,Gallery Social Director
Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 9"
$700
Contact the gallery if you are interested in a similar piece.
Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 9"
$700
Contact the gallery if you are interested in a similar piece.
"I didn't know Cousin Al was feral..." Basswood wall sculpture 15" x 20" x 3" $800
"Goat milk?? " Basswood sculpture $900
"Kind of sketchy situation... three cats and a bunch of birds!" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 7" x 2" $500
"I think these fishnets are causing drag" Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 18" x 2" $850
"I brought Milk Bones, just in case..." Basswood wall sculpture 9" x 4" x 2" $500
"I could be too sensitive, but I think they're ignoring us..." Basswood wall sculpture $800
"Psst...Do you think he has any idea we're up here?" Basswood sculpture 26" x 16" x 5" $1,500
"What do you think the bear is doing over there?" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 16" x 2" $950 sold
"I bet YOU kids can't jump over the moon!" Basswood sculpture 10" x 8" x 2.5" $600 sold
"YOU go get him!!! He's YOUR nephew!!" Basswood wall sculpture 18" x 14" x 2" $950 sold
"What are YOU staring at?! Never seen a goat ride bareback?" Basswood sculpture 27" x 19" x 4" $1,500
"This cruise idea is becoming catastrophic!" Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 18" x 3" $875
"Game of Tomes" Basswood wall sculpture with handmade books by Todd Pattison 25" x 10" x 2" $2,000 sold
"Why did the chicken board the boat?"
Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 15" x 2" $900 sold
"This flying thing isn't that big a deal..." Basswood wall sculpture 19" x 23" x 2" $750
"Geez, at least someone is enjoying the view!" Basswood wall sculpture 15" x 15" x 3" $900 sold
"Can we go home now? 'Puss n' Boots' is beginning to wear on me..." Basswood wall sculpture 12" x 11" x 4" $850 sold
"You, up there! You don't think this is a little strange?" Basswood wall sculpture 27" x 21" x 17" sold
"Psst...I don't think ole Sam over here gives a hoot about canoeing." Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 20" x 2" $700
Jerry, the gallery's social director, poses with Kelly for Francois Gagne, distinguished Maine photographer. In the background are Don Best's creations. The photo will appear in "Decor Magazine," accompanied by Kim Swan's narrative about the Schoodic Peninsula!