Don Best
featured with James Linehan
and Alec Richardson
July 25-August 21 Reception August 6, 4-6
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.
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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 
"Now this is what I call living the high life!" 6' x 24" (indoor/outdoor sculpture) $5,500
" Well, THIS bear DOES need to get to the woods!!" Basswood Wall Sculpture
12” x 20” x 2”
$800
Psst...I dare you to yell "fetch!" Basswood wood sculpture 9" x 16" x 2" $800
"We're making a killing with this car ferry thing!" Basswood wall sculpture 16" x 15" x 2" $800 sold
"Acadia... best scenic tour evah! "Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 22" x 2" $800
"No! It's WOLF in sheep's clothing!" Basswood wall sculpture 11" x 22" 2" $1,200
"Clearly, he can't see the forest through the seas!" Basswood wood sculpture 15" x 16" x 2" $850 sold
"Dogs...they have a sense of smell but clearly not direction!" Basswood wall sculpture 7" x 20" x 2" $700 sold
"Alright...give him back his sunscreen" Basswood wall sculpture 10" x 20" x 2"
"I think now some spa time is in order." Basswood wall sculpture 8" x 19" x 2" $700
"Doesn't the heat bother him?" Basswood wall sculpture 11 x 18 x 2 $750
"Either I'm paranoid, or we've definitely been spotted! "Basswood wall sculpture 18" x 18" x 2.5" $1,200
"OK! Pick up the pace!!" Basswood wall sculpture 7" x 17" x 2" $700
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