Jack Dowd

Florida artist Jack Dowd is known for his life-size portraits that highlight unique lifestyles. He sees himself as a contemporary social realist, drawing inspiration from the 1930s Ash Can School to reflect urban life. By using real people as models and exaggerating their features, Dowd's meticulous detail reveals a deep understanding of human nature, infusing his work with humor, sensitivity, and satire.

“I bring to light the comedy, tragedy, heart and soul of todays culture and its human condition.”