Elliott McDowell
photographer
Elliott McDowell is an American photographer known for his work in traditional photography techniques and silver prints. He began his interest in photography as a child with a Kodak Brownie and later pursued formal education at Southern Methodist University (BBA, 1970). His artistic development was significantly influenced by studying under Ansel Adams at the Yosemite workshops from 1972 to 1975 and through independent study with Laura Gilpin in Santa Fe. McDowell's work often explores landscapes, portraits, interiors, and quirky subjects, characterized by a sense of fantasy and humor. He transitioned to digital photography in the early 1990s but remains recognized for his classic black and white works. His photographs are held in numerous prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New Mexico Museum of Art.[1,2]
Themes
- landscapes
- portraits
- interiors
- fantasy
- humor
Books
Works by Elliott McDowell
- Photographs 1981 · David R. Godine Publishers · book · English ISBN 0879234229 A collection of classic black and white works including 'Fleetwood, New Mexico'.
- Mystical Dreamscapes Artbook Press Publishing · book Limited edition book.
- Autophotography Axle Art Books · book Publication.
Exhibitions
- 2015 Webster Collection Santa Fe, NM solo
- 2011 Retrospective Exhibition 1967-2011 After Image Gallery, Dallas, TX solo
- 2009 Andrew Smith Gallery Santa Fe, New Mexico solo
- 2004 Fotofest Houston, TX solo
- 2001 Panacea Gallery Santa Fe, NM solo
- 1991 David Aberbach Fine Art Santa Fe, NM solo
- 1982 Kaffie Gallery Corpus Christi, TX solo
- 1982 Port Washington Library Port Washing, NY solo
- 1981 Le Beaux Arts Gallery Denver, CO solo
- 1981 Aberbach Fine Art New York, NY solo
- 1981 Afterimage Gallery Dallas, TX solo
- 1981 Gray Gaultney Gallery New York, NY solo
- 1980 Nicholas Potter Santa Fe, NM solo
- 1979 Santa Fe Gallery of Photography Santa Fe, NM solo
- 1978 Kaffie Gallery Corpus Christi, TX solo
- 1978 Nicholas Potter Santa Fe, NM solo
- 1978 Neal Smith Gallery Denver, CO solo
- 1975 Albrecht Art Museum St. Joseph, MO solo