Mark Downey has a style of traditional realism that is sought by collectors around the world. After a ten year career illustrating magazines in L.A., he became a full time professional artist in the fine arts in 1983. He is a member of Oil Painters of America and a signature artist of National Oil and Acrylics Painters Society, Puget Sound Group of NW Painters and Cincinnati Art Club.
Mark is not a formula painter, just churning out what the public is told is good art. Instead, artist Mark Downey aspires to produce great art.
A Downey original touches the soul. This explains the continual accolades, year after year, in major art shows of People’s Choice Awards, Best of Show, and first place recognition.
Each piece is original, as he goes out in the field to find his subject matter, and spends much thought and preparation on each painting. It is an act of providence that his keen eye always sees something that can be celebrated in art. Whether it’s capturing the mood of the stormy Pacific coast or the magnificence of the northwest mountains, you can count on a Downey painting bringing directly to you the spirit of life in depth and detail.
He has donated artwork to help the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wolf Haven, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Portland Audubon Society and other charities. For the last 15 years, he has participated in major western and wildlife art shows.
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This blog is to inform you of new works, show archived works and to discuss art, art shows and other related events. It will compliment Mark’s existing web page, Mark Downey Art, which will continue to showcase Mark’s full selection of available paintings and prints.