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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

Saturday, August 7, 2021

new painting - West Dover Cove - Nova Scotia

 Nova Scotia is one of my favorite Canadian Provinces (for now, until I get to Newfoundland probably.) I  keep an eye on the Nova Scotia pages on Facebook and Twitter. This picture of the West Dover Cove in Nova Scotia appeared on artist Shawna Mac's page on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Shawnamac_), I asked and she said I could paint it. Love painting fishing boats and harbors. As usual check out stuff to buy on Pixels and here's a the painting, the source and a few in progress shots  I need work on painting roping and other thin items. The are thicker than they should be

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