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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

Monday, January 22, 2018

Got artist block? Try exercise!

We artistic types all face that dang creativity block at one time or another. It seems we try to push it mentally and little happens. Maybe a physical push will do, by which I mean get out from in front of that easel, pottery wheel, or whatever you place of art is and get walking in the park, bike, yoga, tai chi or some other form . Physical wandering can get you mind wandering into a new artistic place. I watch Chopped on the Food Network and many chefs are physically active in various ways, helping to relieve stress and get their creative juices going. Check out the post by one of my favorite art bloggers Lori McNee on the the link between exercise and creativity 
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