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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
Karen MacKenzie's 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac' series

The making of Xochiquetzal / 'Cancer' in my 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac'series

Painting my way South of the Border~~~    To the land of the ancient Aztecs and their Moon Goddess/Mother Goddess Xochiquetzal for whom a giant pyramid is erected in Teotihuacan .  Xochiquetzal (dubbed 'Madam X) is also mother to the famous Quetzalcoatl the feathered serpent God.  …(continue reading)

Posted in Karen MacKenzie's 'Empowered Feminine Zodiac' series. Updated February 11th, 2012. 1 comment so far. 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.