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.
