Gavin

Grandfather

Grandparents

John and Kiwi

Grandmother

In this portrait McKenzie not only captured the likeness of the young boy, but also the elements of his fantasy world. The more you tell us about your subject matter, the more McKenzie is able to provide a portrait that is not only of the likeness of the subject, but also on a background that speaks to the subject's passions and interests.

McKenzie painted this portrait of the customer's grandfather on a wooden kitchen cabinet door. By painting the outer edges of the cabinet in contrasting colors, the portrait is instantly framed.

This portait is actually of McKenzie's Indonesian grandfather and Dutch grandmother. It was from this grandfather that McKenzie gained her passion for painting.

This portrait was commissioned by the founder of Ariki Art. It features the founder and company mascot, Kiwi. Here is another example of a portrait done on a wooden kitchen cabinet door. If you would like your portrait done on a cabinet door, let us know when you contact us with your commission request.

The customer who commissioned this portrait had three strong symbolic reference points in mind for this composite portrait which was painted from three photographs. He had strong recollections of his grandmother on the back porch of the family ranch and also of the palm tree his grandfather had planted. The customer supplied 3 photos: one of the back porch, one of the palm tree, and a third of his grandmother in a completely different location altogether. McKenzie artfully crafted a composite from the photos. When the customer showed the portrait to his mother (the daughter of his grandmother), his mother was reported to have burst into tears.

This is a great example of how creative McKenzie is in her interpretations of your subject matter. Provided you supply enough background information on your subject matter, McKenzie can apply her creative talents in a way that will please and astound you.