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Shaun Downey

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@shaundowneyart
Toronto based artist. Represented by @arcadiagallery NYC and @morrengalleries Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Art & DIY
  • Following 5K
  • Followers 24.1K
  • Engagement 1.69%
  • Avg comments 29

About Shaun Downey

Shaun Downey (@shaundowneyart) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY. The account has 24,129 followers and 1,471 published posts. Recent posts average 379 likes and 29 comments, an engagement rate of 1.69%.

With 24.1K followers, Shaun Downey is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Shaun Downey follows 5,033 accounts, so the audience is roughly 4.8 times the size of the list followed. Shaun Downey carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Shaun Downey under Artist, with Art & DIY as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Shaun Downey runs to 12 words. The bio mentions @arcadiagallery and @morrengalleries. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Shaun Downey dates from June 2026.

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1,471 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Shaun Downey, 5 are carousels, 4 are videos and 1 is a single image. No single format accounts for most of them. Shaun Downey has built a substantial archive of 1,471 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 16 followers for each post published. Shaun Downey also keeps 2 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 60 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include painting, work, gallery, paintings and kind. The captions tag #shaundowney, #realism, #contemporaryart, #morrengalleries and #paddleproject.

🎨 Painting by 🎨
We are proud to welcome Canadian painter SHAUN DOWNEY to the gallery. From coming Saturday we are showing three of his evocative paintings which are distinguished by exceptional technical refinement and an almost cinematic sense of stillness.

▪️Saturday rest | oil on panel | 30,5 x 30,5 cm

▪️ Sunday concert | oil on panel | 30,5 x 30,5 cm

▪️ The Dutch couple (cropped)| oil on panel | 92 x 36 cm

Painting ‘The Dutch couple’ was a finalist in the 1st annual competition last year.

#shaundowney #realism #contemporaryart #morrengalleries
Thank you for everyone’s kind words regarding my announcement yesterday!

Here is the second painting I sent along to The Netherlands. I’m so excited to be newly represented by in Utrecht, and to share my work with collectors in Europe.

For inquiries you can email the gallery directly:
I’m so pleased to announce that I am now represented by in Utrecht, The Netherlands!

This is my first time I have shown my work in Europe, a true honour given my love and admiration for the many paintings I constantly draw inspiration from.

For inquiries, you can contact the gallery directly:
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Happy Spring! The little gem of a painting is available from my studio currently, as we dream of the Magnolias blooming.🌸
A timelapse detail from a recent portrait commission. Dreaming of spring on this grey winter’s day, and looking forward to announcing some upcoming exhibitions!
Happy New Year everyone! This year was all about creating new pathways and building framework for the future. Thank you for all the collectors, friends and galleries who continue to support us and our work! As always, a very special thank you to my wife and creative hero, you make all the long hours and hard work worth it. Wishing you all a fantastic 2026!!
We had a fantastic evening celebrating this year’s finalists for the, Canada’s preeminent portrait painting competition. Our good friend and former studio mate ’s painting “Andrew” was incredible to see in person.
Congratulations to for winning first prize with her stunning portrait “Madonna in a Tulip Chair”.
I was thrilled to see that recieved a runner up prize for his entry, definitely one of my favourite paintings selected this year.
Congratulations to as well for receiving the other runner up prize, and for recieving the viewers choice award.

A very special thank you goes out to the Kingston Prize Chair, who helped revitalize the Prize, whose team organized a fantastic event, and pushes everyday to bring more attention to Canadian painting.
We’re looking forward to tonight’s gala celebrating the Paddle Project!

The Paddle Project showcases one of a kind canoe paddles created and donated by generous artists, designers and celebrities.

All proceeds supporting camp programs that bring joy and healing to children affected by childhood cancer.

My paddle was inspired by long summers spent fishing along the Ottawa river with my family.

Thank you to for recommending and I to participate in this heartfelt charitable cause.

Check the link in my bio if you’d like to bid on my paddle, the auction ends November 7th at 1pm.

Make sure to check out the entirety of this year’s entries at
#PaddleProject #bonfirebash
The “Five and Under” exhibition has been extended to September 9th at! The show has been a great success, I’ve received kind messages from collectors all over the world who have just acquired my work for the first time.

Here’s one of my paintings still available: “R.R”, 5 x 5 inches, oil on panel.

For more info, email the gallery directly:

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Shaun Downey's engagement

Shaun Downey's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.69%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 59 followers. An average post collects 379 likes and 29 comments, close to 13 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

1.69%

Avg likes
379
Avg comments
29
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Who is Shaun Downey?

Shaun Downey (@shaundowneyart) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY. Shaun Downey carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Shaun Downey runs to 12 words.

How many followers does Shaun Downey have?

Shaun Downey has 24,129 followers on Instagram (24.1K). Shaun Downey follows 5,033 accounts, so the audience is roughly 4.8 times the size of the list followed. Shaun Downey has built a substantial archive of 1,471 posts.

What is Shaun Downey's engagement rate?

Shaun Downey's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.69%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 59 followers. An average post collects 379 likes and 29 comments, close to 13 likes for each comment.

What does Shaun Downey post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Shaun Downey under Artist, with Art & DIY as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Shaun Downey, 5 are carousels, 4 are videos and 1 is a single image. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Shaun Downey repeatedly use the words painting, work, gallery, paintings and kind. Shaun Downey's captions carry hashtags such as #shaundowney, #realism and #contemporaryart. Shaun Downey writes those captions mainly in English. Shaun Downey keeps 2 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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