About Me
- Jack McKenzie
- Paramus, New Jersey, United States
- No, this in not a blog about gardening in any way, but a journal of my journey to become a professional landscape painting artist. For years, I’ve given my paintings as wedding gifts without thinking of profiting in some way from it. I worked for 18 years at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC as a computer programmer. I have been a painter since 1990, coincidentally, when I started working at the Met. I watched Bob Ross do his thing on Channel 13 in New York and decided I could do this, too. I have no formal training. I incorporate Bob's wet-on-wet technique for sky and water. My subject matter is covered bridges, lighthouses, fishing village scenes, barns, etc. Maine, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Nova Scotia and Spain are some of the places I have painted. My style is detailed and sometimes people think a photo of the painting is an actual photo of the scene. I hope to continue and grow in this medium. I also like to cook & dance. I am also a committed Christian. I am taking commissions - painting your landscapes style photos or your vacation home. Prices on request. contact me - Jackmck@juno.com my website is www.artofjackmckenzie.com
Friday, May 10, 2013
New Painting - Nantucket Lobster Shack
Nantucket, an island off the New England coast, is a quaint place full of the sea and lots of scenes to paint. I've painted the main lighthouse, Brandt Point, a few times. My friends and I stay at the hostel and bike the island once a year. This painting is a lobster shack on the harbor with a lobster boat docked in front. Its 11 x 14 oil on canvas board for 200 dollars. As usual, I've set up mugs and Bags from Zazzle for possible purchase. Check them out!
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