Summer Getaway

"Summer Getaway"

Oil Painting by McKenzie Clarke

I had fun doing this painting. The wonderful sunset colors are lively, and the flow of the dress gives a windswept feel to the painting. I wanted to portray the peaceful, serine feel of a perfect summer evening. I will need to continue studying human anatomy, so that it becomes second nature to draw the length of a leg, arm, etc. Still learning, but very determined to make the mistakes and move on to the next painting. 'You only get better by doing it more' I tell myself. 

Moment in Time

"Moment in Time"

Oil Painting by McKenzie Clarke

I've decided to experimenting with a new style. My sister became the model for my new risky painting when I saw her crazy  beautiful hair. Surprisingly I finished this painting in two weeks!!!! That is very quick for me. I think this new style works for me. I'm doing more paintings of this style. My mom requested if I do some more paintings of my other sister and myself.

My Two Loves

"My Two Loves"

Oil painting by McKenzie Clarke

This is the project I have been working on for a friend. I did it in the same style as the painting, "Lovely Lady." I was super nervous about giving this painting to my friend, because I can see the many mistakes and I believe I could have done a better job for her. BUT! When she saw she absolutely loved it. She told me this shows the two most important things in her life, her children and music. I was very touched to be given this opportunity to be paid for my work. There is a certain joy that comes when I can give away one of my art pieces, and a certain relief when the person likes it.

Hello to All: New posts will be coming shortly, Hooray!!! I am selling one today for a friend, and I didn't want to put up any new paintings up on my blog until I gave her the piece.

So there has been a slight change in the way I've styled my paintings. One day looking through pinterest I saw a painting that I wanted to try and render its style. One day I took a risk, I got a picture of my sister and let my brush go with it. Surprisingly that new style has turned out the best for me :) I can finish paintings a lot faster with the new style, so it seems to fit for me.

Can't wait to put more paintings and sketches up.