Artists’ Statement

“ Through  painting and sculpture I have found my souls’ voice, and my message is conveyed through my artwork.  Life is truly a journey.  We all have our milestones, turning points, joys and sorrows.  No one is alone,  we are all connected.  My artworks are reminders of this truth.  I strive to create the sense of passage of time,   ancient textures and places of spiritual beauty so that it strikes an emotional chord of recognition in the heart of the viewer.  Color and texture along with strong or dramatic composition make my style distinct.”                 

    M. MacKenzie

Biography

Michelle MacKenzie worked as a graphic artist and fashion illustrator early in her career in the 70's and 80's, making the decision to return to fine art painting when her son was born in 1991.  She studied watercolor with Pacific Northwest watercolor artists, Susan McKinnon, Chris Williams, Ted Vaught, and Muriel Pallay.  In 2003, she expanded into mixed media and presently paints on a highly textured canvas surface using acrylic paint, paper, metal, and other collage elements.

In 2000, Michelle founded M. MacKenzie Fine Art Gallery, in Spring, Texas, then later in 2005 founded MacKenzie's Gallery of American Style in Folsom, CA.  In 2007, Michelle returned to painting full time, quickly establishing herself as a premier Sacramento and San Francisco Bay area contemporary abstract painter. 

In 2010 Michelle began sculpting in clay.  She has dedicated herself to the Art of the Horse.  Michelle is an active member of the Valley Sculpture Artists.  She is also represented by Gallery 2110 in Sacramento, CA,  Blue Wing Gallery in Woodland, Ca and  Auburn Old Town Gallery in Auburn, CA.  Her artwork hangs in homes and businesses throughout the United States, Canada, Italy, Thailand, and Australia.