The paintings of Texas native Downe Burns reflect not only his immense talent, but also his passion for painting. He says,  "I love to paint. I love miximng the colors and seeing the end result on the canvas or paper. I like signing my name to a painting and being happy with the way I have interpreted the world around me." Largely a self-taught artist, Burns studied business and art history at Texas Tech University for a brief time then began painting full time. In the early 1980's, Burns moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became enchanted by the natural environs, incorporating the indigenous saguaro cacti in many of his earlier pieces.  Burns' oeuvre includes landscapes, floral, and abstract pieces. He employs a unique compositional technique and unforgettable color palette. Burns hopes his paintings will inspire a positive emotive experience in the viewer.  Burns currently resides in Lubbock, Texas with his wife and the three children. He spends much of his time in his studio working on two new series of paintings, "Old Ways" and "Live to be Still." Burns has painted works commissioned by Kahlua Liqueur, Marlboro, Sonoma Valley Vineyards, Anderson Valley Vineyards, Vitality Magazine, Kodak International Balloon Fiesta, and ESPN. His work has also appeared on the sets of such television programs as Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, and Promised Land.