John M. Downs Explained

John Micael Downs (December 17, 1936 – October 21, 2019)^{[1] [2]} was an American sketch artist, who worked for the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times.^[2]

Early life and education

He was born in Tomah, Wisconsin.^{[2] [3] [4]}

He studied at the School of the Art Institute.^{[3] [4]}

Career

He worked as an illustrator while serving in the United States Army.^[2] He later contributed nearly 150 illustrations in an Air Force arts program.^{[2] [3] [5]}

As a sketch artist, he worked for the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times and covered many famous trials including that of the Chicago Seven trial.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chicago-il/john-downs-8897344 John Michael Downs-obituary
2. Web site: Artist John M. Downs, longtime Chicago Sun-Times, Daily News who captured key courtroom moments for John Gacy, Richard Speck, has died. Maureen. O'Donnell. October 21, 2019. Chicago Sun-Times.
3. Web site: Rogues Gallery. Paul. Turner. Chicago Reader. 16 September 1999 .
4. Web site: John Downs - Artist, Fine Art Prices, Auction Records for John Downs. www.askart.com.
5. Web site: Art for the Air Force. The. Archives. WBEZ. 30 September 2008 .