ARTCOLLECTORNEWS is delighted to present Jonathon Downing, the first winner of our monthly open call. This 26-year-old painter from Detroit, Michigan, despite his young age, already boasts an impressive track record of international exhibitions. He speaks wholeheartedly about his upbringing, inspiration, 'bag of tricks,' as well as his favorite and most challenging pieces to date.

"I have never made an actual baby, but for me, making art feels like the opposite of what I imagine that is like. Conception is painful, but pushing the thing out is the fun bit."