Strawberry Fields 5 (20×38 oil painting on paper)

Price Range: $500-$3,500 The whimsical vibrant paintings of Texas native Downe Burns reflect the passion he has both for painting and for life itself. Inspired by the natural beauty of his desert surroundings, the artist chooses to paint this landscape, adding his own unique interpretation. “I am a colorist at heart,” Burns admits, “and I often spend hours blending pigments to find just the perfect shade. For me, the subject is often secondary. Color is my forte.” As another trademark touch, Burns often inserts an element such as the saguaro cacti, which is somehow out of character, melding this unusual composition and his electrifying colors into an image that is truly unforgettable.