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New 'Gemini' fine art prints are now available
Taurus: A painting dedicated to the healing and rebirth of Japan
A feminine-based painting of Aries, peaceful warrior of the Zodiac
The creative process behind my new Zodiac painting, 'Gemini'
Mandalas: Paintings that heal the psyche
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Charles Stokes-Northwest Mystic Painter with a twist.

Stepping into the mystic circle...    When I first enrolled at Cornish College of the Arts in the early '80s I had no idea who Charles Stokes was, but as soon as I stepped into his anatomy class I was utterly enthralled by his vitality and brilliance.  He was at once irreverent and pulsing…(continue reading)

Posted in The 'Mystic Painters of the Northwest'. Updated December 5th, 2011. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

New 'Gemini' fine art prints are now available

Follow the Rainbow !!!    I just had my new 'Gemini' painting photographed, translated to a disk (oh modern wonders), and now have it available for sale as prints, giclees or stretched canvas from FineArtAmerica!!! (Click the link to view or purchase Gemini Goddesses of the Rainbow.) ...(continue reading)

Posted in New Prints available from KarenMacKenzieArt.com. Updated November 13th, 2011. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

Taurus: A painting dedicated to the healing and rebirth of Japan

Still the cherry blossoms in the midst of destruction~~~      Just as I was preparing to embark on the next painting (Taurus) in my Zodiac series, a massive earthquake hit Japan followed by a 23 foot tsunami on March 11th 2011.  It was incomprehensible.  The ensuing video...(continue reading)

Posted in Karen MacKenzie's 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac' series. Updated November 28th, 2011. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

A feminine-based painting of Aries, peaceful warrior of the Zodiac

Creating paintings that empower women     Once upon an idea ago while staring at the ceiling and awaiting sleep I had an inspiration descend upon me and settle in my psyche inviting me into a journey with no map.  It had to do with creating a feminine-based series of astrology paintings,...(continue reading)

Posted in Karen MacKenzie's 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac' series. Updated November 20th, 2011. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

The creative process behind my new Zodiac painting, 'Gemini'

    I've just completed my third painting in a series of twelve that will span the Western Zodiac while delving into world cultures, mythologies, and archetypes.  Before I go any further I would be remiss in not giving ample credit to my colleague and friend Peggy Petersen who has...(continue reading)

Posted in Karen MacKenzie's 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac' series. Updated November 9th, 2011. 1 comment so far. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

Mandalas: Paintings that heal the psyche

  In Tibet, monks have created mandalas from sand for centuries.  They go to great lengths to fill in complex patterns with colored sand only to wipe it away when finished.  A practice in non-attachment  and a statement on the impermanence of things.  In the process of creating...(continue reading)

Posted in Mandalas. Updated October 29th, 2011. Share on StumbleUpon or Del.icio.us, or Digg this post.

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