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Mary Downe

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Artist (Painting, Artcraft)
Born unknown date
My work, both paintings and textiles, is inspired by my garden and the natural world.

I live in Vancouver, Canada. My garden, with its many colours and textures, is a major source of inspiration.

In 1987 I graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design with a Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies. I then I lived in Paris, France, for seven years where I taught drawing and colour at several Industrial Design schools including Ecole Superieure de Design Industriel.

In 2010 I returned to Capilano University in Vancouver where I obtained an Advanced Certificate in Textile Arts. Since then my travels in both India and Japan have awakened my love of natural dyes. In 2014 I studied Indigo dyeing and Shibori techniques in Japan. 

I’ve exhibited in both Canada and France including exhibitions at Richmond Art Gallery, Artemis Gallery, The Gallery at Artisan Square, Laurentian University Art Gallery in Canada, and the Centre Culturel Franco-Japonais and Musee Adzak in Paris.

My scarves, natural dyes and natural fibres, are for sale at Circle Craft on Granville Island in Vancouver.

I exhibit my oil paintings in May every year in my studio at the West of Main Art Walk.

I live and work in Vancouver, BC.

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Textile Art titled "Madder Devore silk…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Madder Devore silk scarf - Textile Art, 70x18 in ©2022 by Mary Downe - Geometric, geometric-572, artwork_cat.Color, Madder dye, Natural dyes, Devore fabric, Devore, Silk scarf, Luxury fashion
"Madder Devore silk scarf"

Textile Art on Fabric | 70x18 in

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Textile Art titled "Merino Wool dyed wi…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Merino Wool dyed with Logwood - Textile Art, 80x23 in ©2022 by Mary Downe - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, natural dyes, eco print, sustainable fashion, merino wool, luxury scarf, Logwood dye
"Merino Wool dyed with Logwood"

Textile Art on Fabric | 80x23 in

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Artcraft titled "September Dress" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
September Dress - Artcraft, 42x15 in ©2012 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Dress, Fabric, Textiles
"September Dress"

Artcraft | 42x15 in

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Painting titled "Brunnera August Aft…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Brunnera August Afternoon - Painting, 12x24 in ©2011 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, oil painting
"Brunnera August Afternoon"

Painting | 12x24 in

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Artcraft titled "Embroidery Sampler" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Embroidery Sampler - Artcraft, 22x18 in ©2011 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Embroidery
"Embroidery Sampler"

Artcraft | 22x18 in

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Painting titled "Umbria VII" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Oil
Umbria VII - Painting, 14x18 in ©2007 by Mary Downe - landscape painting
"Umbria VII"

Oil | 14x18 in

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Sculpture titled "Lydia" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Lydia - Sculpture, 25x3 in ©2009 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys. Fabric Doll
"Lydia"

Sculpture | 25x3 in

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Sculpture titled "Hermione" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Hermione - Sculpture, 34x12 in ©2008 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys, Fabric Doll
"Hermione"

Sculpture | 34x12 in

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Painting titled "September Afternoon" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Other
September Afternoon - Painting, 56x42 in ©2004 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, landscape painting
"September Afternoon"

Painting | 56x42 in

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Textile Art titled "Logwood Natural Dye…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Logwood Natural Dye Scarf on Merino Wool - Textile Art, 80x23 in ©2022 by Mary Downe - Geometric, geometric-572, artwork_cat.Color, Natural dyes, Merino wool scarf, Shibori
"Logwood Natural Dye Scarf on Merino Wool"

Textile Art on Fabric | 80x23 in

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Textile Art titled "Linen Scarf dyed wi…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Linen Scarf dyed with Weld and Indigo Natural dyes - Textile Art, 23x74 in ©2020 by Mary Downe - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, Linen scarf, Natural dyes, Weld dye, Indigo dye, Art to Wear, Plant dyes, Mary Downe, Shibori
"Linen Scarf dyed with Weld and Indigo Natural dyes"

Textile Art on Fabric | 23x74 in

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Artcraft titled "Detail of September…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Detail of September Dress - Artcraft ©2012 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles
"Detail of September Dress"

Artcraft

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Painting titled "Hellebore Detail 4" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Hellebore Detail 4 - Painting, 12x12 in ©2010 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, floral painting
"Hellebore Detail 4"

Painting | 12x12 in

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Artcraft titled "November Dress" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
November Dress - Artcraft, 42x20 in ©2010 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, fabric, dyed and felted magnolia leaf skeletons, wood
"November Dress"

Artcraft | 42x20 in

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Sculpture titled "Zoe" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Mixed Media
Zoe - Sculpture, 22x2 in ©2010 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys, Fabric Doll
"Zoe"

Sculpture - Mixed Media | 22x2 in

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Sculpture titled "Tristan" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Tristan - Sculpture, 21x3 in ©2009 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Tristan"

Sculpture | 21x3 in

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Sculpture titled "Annabelle" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Annabelle - Sculpture, 27x17 in ©2008 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Annabelle"

Sculpture | 27x17 in

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Painting titled "Moss Maiden II" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Other
Moss Maiden II - Painting, 24x24 in ©2004 by Mary Downe -
"Moss Maiden II"

Painting | 24x24 in

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Textile Art titled "Merino Wool Scarf d…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Merino Wool Scarf dyed with Madder Natural Dye - Textile Art, 80x23 in ©2022 by Mary Downe - Geometric, geometric-572, Madder dye, Natural fibres, Naturally dyed, Sustainable fashion, Merino Wool Scarf
"Merino Wool Scarf dyed with Madder Natural Dye"

Textile Art on Fabric | 80x23 in

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Textile Art titled "Pink Merino Wool Sc…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Fabric
Pink Merino Wool Scarf - Textile Art, 23.5x80 in ©2021 by Mary Downe - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, natural dyes, plant dyes, merino wool scarf, Shibori, Cochineal dye, Mary Downe
"Pink Merino Wool Scarf"

Textile Art on Fabric | 23.5x80 in

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Artcraft titled "Detail of November…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Detail of November Dress - Artcraft ©2010 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles
"Detail of November Dress"

Artcraft

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Painting titled "Memories of Todi" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Memories of Todi - Painting, 36x48 in ©2010 by Mary Downe - landscape painting
"Memories of Todi"

Painting | 36x48 in

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Artcraft titled "Fuzzy Orifices" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Fuzzy Orifices - Artcraft, 48x12 in ©2011 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, knitted and crocheted wool
"Fuzzy Orifices"

Artcraft | 48x12 in

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Sculpture titled "Igor" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Igor - Sculpture, 21x5 in ©2009 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys, Fabric Doll
"Igor"

Sculpture | 21x5 in

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Sculpture titled "Gilbert" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Gilbert - Sculpture, 10x14 in ©2007 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys, Fabric Doll
"Gilbert"

Sculpture | 10x14 in

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Sculpture titled "Samantha" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Samantha - Sculpture, 18x8 in ©2007 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Samantha"

Sculpture | 18x8 in

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Painting titled "Paper Doll II" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Other
Paper Doll II - Painting, 48x36 in ©2004 by Mary Downe -
"Paper Doll II"

Painting | 48x36 in

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Painting titled "Hellebore Dreams" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Oil
Hellebore Dreams - Painting, 18x24 in ©2021 by Mary Downe - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Flower, oil painting, contemporary painting, floral painting, Hellebore, Mary Downe
"Hellebore Dreams"

Oil on Canvas | 18x24 in

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Painting titled "Homage to Hollyhocks" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Oil
Homage to Hollyhocks - Painting, 12x12 in ©2021 by Mary Downe - Figurative, figurative-594, Flower, oil painting, oil on canvas, floral painting, Hollyhocks, Mary Downe
"Homage to Hollyhocks"

Oil on Canvas | 12x12 in

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Painting titled "Brunnera Dusk" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork, Oil
Brunnera Dusk - Painting, 12x24 in ©2011 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, oil painting, Brunnera
"Brunnera Dusk"

Oil on Canvas | 12x24 in

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Artcraft titled "Embroidery Sampler…" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Embroidery Sampler Detail - Artcraft, 22x18 in ©2011 by Mary Downe - Fabric, Mary Downe, Textiles, Embroidery
"Embroidery Sampler Detail"

Artcraft | 22x18 in

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Painting titled "Hellebores" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Hellebores - Painting, 36x36 in ©2010 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Floral Painting, Hellebores
"Hellebores"

Painting | 36x36 in

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Sculpture titled "Pina" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Pina - Sculpture, 7x3 in ©2009 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Pina"

Sculpture | 7x3 in

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Sculpture titled "Ernest" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Ernest - Sculpture, 12x10 in ©2007 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Ernest"

Sculpture | 12x10 in

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Sculpture titled "Gertrude" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Gertrude - Sculpture, 28x17 in ©2008 by Mary Downe - Mary Downe, Textiles, Soft Sculpture, Fabric Sculpture, Toys
"Gertrude"

Sculpture | 28x17 in

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Painting titled "Todi" by Mary Downe, Original Artwork
Todi - Painting, 36x48 in ©2005 by Mary Downe - landscape painting
"Todi"

Painting | 36x48 in

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