Artist Bio

Anthony Downie is a painter and muralist based in North Shields on the North East coast of England.

Downie’s work explores his environment and our collective past & present. By focusing on the everyday, his work examines what brings us together in an effort to better understand the beauty in the mundane, the connections that transcend boundaries and the shared experiences that unite us as human beings.

He has exhibited in numerous competitions and group shows, including the Baltic open, Woodhorn Open in Newcastle, Washington Open and more. He has his first solo show at Republic Gallery, Blyth in March 2025. 

His can now be seen in The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle and his work has appeared in public spaces through the Elevation North Shields 800 mural trail. He has also created many commissions both commercial and private. 

The website brings together original paintings, sketches and studies, art prints and murals and commissions.

Enquiries about artwork availability, exhibitions and new creative projects can be made through the contact page.