Barry Downs – Painter

Local and self-taught, Barry Downs is of Maori, Caucasion and Native American (Wampanoag) descent. From the inner Bay of Islands, he is inspired by his aboriginality and enjoys using a myriad of colour in his art. He considers himself fortunate to be able to create artwork that is unique. His style of painting is painstaking and time consuming but the rewards are pleasure and ongoing enjoyment.