
J.H.O. Amess
A British born Canadian artist who painted in oil, pastel and watercolour; mostly portraits, still lifes and landscapes…
Whyte Island
1982
October 1, 1982
Ink
Characterized by Downs' fluid drawing technique, this sepia ink drawing shows his mastery of composition and his ability to sketch rapidly to capture both forms and shapes in a few essential lines. Plein air drawing on paper.
Image is 7.5" x 10.25" on paper.
Image is 19.5 x 26 cm.
Barry Vance Downs

A British born Canadian artist who painted in oil, pastel and watercolour; mostly portraits, still lifes and landscapes…

“The focus for me has always been the landscape, the garden, the seasonal world.”

He was at the forefront of abstract painting experimentation in the 1960s and 70s in Victoria…