Welcome to Eileen Downey

Creativity Unleashed

Discover the depth and quality of fine arts, presented by mid-century artist Eileen Downey.

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About Eileen Downey

Enduring Excellence

San Francisco born, Eileen Downey has a unique approach of interpreting light and balance in her art, capturing the essence of mid-century modern aesthetics. Discover her inspiring journey and how each piece tells a story of its own.

Artist Story

Fascinated by textures, contrast, and forms, Eileen Downey combines these elements to create art that questions the norm while celebrating the extraordinary. Explore how she pushes the boundaries of modern art.

Creative Process

Eileen Downey's creative process can be described as a discovery journey. Holistically embracing and valuing each phase, she breathes life into the canvas, transforming it into a captivating masterpiece.

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Exhibitions

Explore the exhibitions by Eileen Downey.

Art Collections

Explore Art by Eileen Downey

The art collections by Eileen Downey are a testament to her creative prowess. Be it abstract forms, sensuous figures, or the timeless portrayal of nature, her art captivates and inspires. She is exhibited nationally and internationally.

Abstract Art

Eileen's abstract art highlights her innovative approach towards composition and form, giving audiences a glimpse into her creative mind.

Landscape Art

Her landscape art resonates with simplistic beauty, handcrafting a unique interpretation of the natural world around us.

Portrait Art

Eileen Downey subtly captures the essence of human emotion and expressions in her portrait art, achieving a remarkable artistic depth.

Commissioned Art

Eileen offers her artistic skills for commissioned pieces, crafting bespoke art that caters to your individual requirements.

Art Workshops

Share in Eileen's passion for art through her workshops. Gain valuable insights into her creative process and methodology.

Sketch Art

Experience the timeless beauty of sketching with Eileen's collection of pure and powerful sketches.

Eileen Downey was born San Francisco and received her art education at UC Berkeley with B.A. and M.A. degrees in painting. There she studied under Karl Kasten, Erle Loran, and John Haley and was greatly influenced in figurative style painting by her teacher, David Park. Prior to that she studied painting with Ruben Tam at the Brooklyn Museum School of Art. Later in her career, she returned to the academic world to receive an M.A. in drama. As a representational painter in the gestural style, her subjects are landscape, figures, and figures in landscape. Ms. Downey's work has been seen in solo and group exhibitions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, she has exhibited nationally and internationally.