Brian Downing artist

About Brian Downing                          Portrait by Richard Schiele

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I was born in Birkenhead England and trained as a Draftsman in a shipyard there. In 1971 aged 21 I married Barbara my wife of 43 years. We've worked and lived in Holland, Canada and all around the USA.

In 2012 our first Grand Daughter was born in England we love her so much but don't get to hug her nearly enough. From trying to draw her face I developed into a painter in oils. My life long love of motorcycles had me painting friends bikes, friends on their bikes and my bikes. Other people showed an interest in my work and I began marketing my work in 2013. I also paint portraits from live models and photographs and continue classes in portraiture and general art skills.