This contemporary painting which is oil on stretched canvas  measures 30cm x 30cm, and is in excellent condition with lovely vibrant colours.

James Downie in my opinion clearly takes his inspiration from the Lowrey / Yates School of Northern England Artists. Whilst naive at first glance, you quickly realise that there is considerable skill in his use of perspective, light and impasto to produce paintings that have an immediate appeal.In every painting there are a multitude of little vignettes to enjoy and excite the eye.

His own biography is a modest one given the proficiency of his works :- James  Downie, 1949  "I was born in Manchester and went to school in South Manchester, I was always intrested in art and spent many hours in the town galleries studying the old masters,It was my best subject at school and just love painting, I keep trying to perfect the art as best i can. I left the building industry in 1989 to paint full time, I  painted for the tourist industry for 22 years but now just paint what i like to paint." I think the final sentence is certainly the most profound " but now just paint what I like to paint". This enthusiam is certainly evident in his work.

You are bidding on the painting shown above , I have taken lots of supersize photos of the actual painting so you can fully evaluate it. It is signed of course by the artist.

It will look superb in the modern or traditional home. 

I am based in the UK, I will be happy to combine postage for multiple purchases , please wait for me to send you a combined postage invoice. 

PLEASE LOOK AT THE SCANS CAREFULLY TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION

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