Romeo Downer’s artistic journey began years ago on the quaint Caribbean Island of Barbados. During his early school days, this ability was brought to the attention of Carl Broodhagen, a well-known artist in the Caribbean. With Broodhagen’s tutelage and encouragement, Downer was able to sharpen his drawing skills. Later, he joined the staff of Barbados’ The Advocate newspaper, where his cartoons, many of which expressed the current political issues, became a popular installment of the daily publication. While Downer continued to relish in his love for drawing, he also developed a new talent as an avid amateur photographer. He was able to put this new skill to task when The Advocate, filling in for photographers on several occasions.