Don Hershman | Contemporary Fine Artist & Painter

Exploring form, shadow, and architectural resilience through striking contemporary acrylic paintings and works on paper. Based in San Francisco, California.

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Superfine Art Fair - Booth #61

Don Hershman, a San Francisco-based artist and podiatric surgeon, will showcase his distinctive contemporary artwork at the Superfine Art Fair San Francisco from March 6-9, 2025. Known for his innovative approach to texture, shadow, and composition, Hershman brings a unique perspective to the art fair, exploring themes of human experience through compelling visual narratives.

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Explore Don Hershman's Latest Creations
Explore Don Hershman's most recent works and enter a world of vibrant expression and artistic innovation.
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Don Hershman Featured on ABC7 and More
Don Hershman and his solo exhibition of his "I AM A BARN" series has been getting great press on various news outlets such as ABC7
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SF / Arts Monthly - Don Hershman Feature
SF Arts Monthly is proud to shine a spotlight on the visionary artist, Don Hershman, in their latest edition.
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The Art Of Code Switching
Take a behind the scenes look at the inspiration behind Don Hershman's upcoming series.
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Hello, I'm Don Hershman

Don Hershman is a San Francisco-based artist and podiatric surgeon who has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally.

His work is marked by a unique use of texture, shadow, and shapes to create scenes that depict his chosen subjects in a subjective, vibrant dimension.

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Featured Collections & Art Series

Still Still

Bold, minimalist compositions exploring texture and quiet introspection. These acrylic-on-canvas works reframe everyday objects through a lens of hard-edged shadows and rich color fields.

Urban Abstraction

Inspired by modern architecture and spatial dynamics, this series uses precise geometric layering, contrasting values, and structural forms to evoke the rhythm of urban landscapes.

barns series

I AM A BARN

A deep dive into rural architecture, focusing on the weathering effects of time, light interplay on wood panels, and the geometric beauty of heritage structures.

"We all weather storms in our lives, but it is how we emerge from them—weathered yet wiser, scarred but deeper, and more powerful.”
Don Hershman

In-Situ & Scale Visualization

Art for Curated Spaces

Don Hershman’s large-scale paintings are designed to anchor modern architectural spaces. His work brings a striking, sophisticated focal point to corporate lobbies, high-end residential projects, and contemporary gallery exhibitions.