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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

Friday, January 28, 2022

New Painting - Slaughterhouse Bridge Winter 2

 Love covered bridges and I've painted this bridge several times, using photos from the Vermont By A Vermonter FB page by John Knox. This is the 2nd winter picture of this bridge. I'm okay with the reflections, they are hard to get right, for me at least. As usual get items based on this image at https://pixels.com/featured/slaughterhouse-bridge-winter-2-jack-mckenzie.html?newartwork=true

Here's the picture

 

and here are a few progress shots


 







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My 2022 Art Calendar

 I'm late in posting but here is my Jack Mckenzie Art 2022 Calendar with a selection of my paintings from 2021done via Zazzle. Check it out 



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Saturday, January 15, 2022

new painitng - Ocean Grove - Bicycles and Wagon

Ocean Grove is one of my favorite places on the Jersey Shore, just north of Asbury Park. It has a religious history of starting as a Methodist Camp Meeting Associate and maintains the Christian influence today. There is a boardwalk but no consession stands, just a beach pavillion where Christian groups have daily programs. It has a great Main Street and the Great Auditorium and one of the best Ice cream places on the Jersey Shore - Days

 This is a scene of 2 bicycles and a wagon left by the railing on the boardwalk, while it's owners enjoy the beach. As usual, you can purchase items based on this image from Pixels. 





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