Collection: Jim Dowie

Jim Dowie | Art Collection

About the artist

Jim Dowie is a self-taught artist known for his iconic monochrome faces that emerge from a canvas filled with abstract, colorful intersecting lines. His highly personal style developed from his background as a fingerprint expert in forensics, where he was inspired by the unique sequences and formations found in fingerprints. This fascination led him to explore non-uniform linear structures, which he describes as "the art of line." Experimenting with acrylics, Jim created intricate patterns that evolved into expressive portraiture, blending loose, colorful abstract elements with remarkably lifelike faces. Trained in Typographic and Graphic Design, Jim successfully ran his own design business while nurturing his passion for art. Today, he works from his studio in the grounds of his 400-year-old country house in Staffordshire, creating iconic images that have gained recognition in the UK and Australia. Jim's work has been exhibited internationally, with commissions from private clients both at home and abroad.

Art style

Jim specialises in portraying our much loved icons from unique sequences and formations formed by the whorls and ridges with acrylic paint, creating each work to feel 3D and move as you do. Each feature is beautifully described, yet at close examination reveals that the immaculate detail is the result of a seemingly haphazard linear journey through a wide spectrum of light and energy. This non-uniform linear structure which he describes quite simply as ‘the art of line”.

Jim’s highly personal and recognisable style developed in a fascinating way. He spent some time working as a fingerprint expert in forensics and he was struck by the artistic possibilities of the unique sequences. 

Achievements

Recently exhibited in Northern Italy, his iconic paintings are gaining recognition in the UK and Australia, receiving commissions from private clients globally. Each feature is beautifully described, yet close examination reveals that the immaculate detail is the result of a seemingly haphazard linear journey through a wide spectrum of light and energy.

Commissionable 

Have your own bespoke artwork of your favourite icon in the colour ways of your choice. Please speak to us to discuss.