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| Doug Downey
Artist Statement: My inspiration comes from the rugged beauty of nature. Not to copy, but to simplify and interpret. By going to nature and zeroing in on one little spot, from all she has to offer, I try to capture the intimacy of that one moment in time. That statement rendered on location may be all that is necessary to say, or an idea to be expanded upon later in the studio. Bio Doug, a Newfoundlander, is primarily a self-taught artist is currently residing in Alberta. Doug attended the Commercial Art Program at the College of Trades and Technology in St. John’s, NL. After which he worked with the Daily News also in St. John’s, NL. He attended Memorial University Fine Arts Program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook, NL; plus a memorable workshop from Gerald Squires. Prior to his full-time involvement in his art career, Doug spent several years in the Canadian Armed Forces serving in Germany and various parts of Canada. After the military, Doug worked at many and varied short term jobs until finally settling as a full time artist. Doug, besides constantly studying the Visual Arts, has also been practicing the Martial Arts since the early 1970’s. Occasionally, Doug has shared his love of art through teaching. He has taught the Art Smarts Program in the Newfoundland school system. Workshops around central Newfoundland. He has taught at various locations such as Calgary, Edmonton and surrounding communities. Doug has held solo shows and participated in group exhibits in both Newfoundland and Alberta.Artwork has been presented to a former premier of Newfoundland and Labrador as well as to a Lieutenant Governor. Work has been commissioned and purchased by the Department of National Defense, various business corporations and institutions; as well as a number of private collectors. Works have been purchased through the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Procurement. |
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