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Exhibition
Information
The
paintings of Texas native Downe Burns reflect not
only his immense talent, but also his passion for
painting. He says, "I love to paint, I love mixing
the colors and seeing the end result on the canvas
or paper. I like signing my name to a painting and
being happy with the way I have interpreted the world
around me".
Largely
a self-taught artist, Burns studied business and art
history at Texas Tech University for a brief time
before leaving to paint on a regular basis.
In
the early 80's Downe move to Santa Fe, New Mexico,
where he became enchanted by the natural surroundings
of the area. His incorporation of the indigenous "Saguaro
Cacti" in many of his earlier pieces made his unique
meld of unusual composition and use of color unforgettable.
His desire to create paintings that are moving and
pleasant to view keep him away from the darker moods
of the environment. Downe Burns wants his imagery
to strike a positive feeling in the eye of the beholder!
Over
the past few years, Downe's paintings have expanded
beyond the landscape, now including floral and abstract
pieces, each unique unto itself.
Currently
Downe resides in Lubbock Texas with his wife and three
children. Spending many hours in the studio, Downe
has been creating a new series of paintings over the
past few years titled, "Old Ways" and " Live to be
still".
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