About Me

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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

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

new painting Brant Point Lighthouse Sunrise 2

Another Brant Point Lighthouse painting from my favorite island Nantucket. This picture I found on Instagram from the Saltairenantucket page. I got  permission, too. Since the Hostel closed, we can't stay on a very expensive island, so we will have to stay in Hyannis and take the ferry over. As usual you vcan get stuff with this image on it from Pixels

 


 


Sunday, September 12, 2021

New Painting - Ocean Grove Auditorium Sunset

My favorite place on the Jersey Shore is Ocean Grove. Established by the Methodist Camp Meeting Association 150 years ago, it has many small Victorian style house and is home to the Great Auditorium where church service and secular concerts take place. There are no boardwalk attractions, but Asbury Park is to the south.This is a view of a sunset behind the Auditorium. As usual, you can buy items based on this image from Pixels