ARTIST STATEMENT

Sasha MacKenzie

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The paintings depict realistic landscapes. For paintings, the canvas needs to be stretched, and then it’s ready to be painted. A charcoal pencil is preferred for the base outline. When painting a darker landscape then a dark base color is used, when the painting is light, leaning toward warm colors is required. Later, the attention to shapes, values, lights, and darks, and detail is essential. The paintings portray an atmospheric perspective that exemplifies the depth of each painting. 

Paintings are inspired by real-life situations. The application of the paint and the finished product, evoke a multitude of different emotions. All of the sketches and paintings encapsulate life.