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First Name
Chris
Last Name
Mackie
Age
35-55
Which of the following best describe you?
Painter, Other
How often are you the first among your friends to try something new?
Very often
What do you want people to know most about you?
I'm an all-round good bloke : )

I grew up in the working class village of Gawthorpe, England. I developed an interest in art from an early age producing pencil sketches of super heroes and icons from the big screen, however it wasn't until 2003 that I began to take my art seriously.

I painted a series of Pop art images of popular iconic figures from 2004-2006. As well as doing commissions I've exhibited and sold my works in the Coppergate Gallery, York, N. Yorkshire. In 2006 I moved to New Zealand and after a life changing experience I began to paint more powerful and meaningful works with much more emotional content using soft pastel. I feel that there is more to art than working from photos and that true art comes from within i.e imagination. As for using pastel, I feel that this is my true medium. Blending the colours with my hand makes me feel that I'm 'IN' the painting.

In 2007 one of my paintings sold in a charity auction and on asking the buyer why she liked it, she replied; 'It communicates with my dark vulnerable side that I don't display in public'
I was blown away by this. To be able to communicate with someone through my art gave me a great feeling of satisfaction, motivation and a real sense of belonging.

I am involved in numerous charities and I am always looking to raise funds by the way of donating original paintings and Ltd Ed prints. I will now only do commissions for charity.

Being a completely self taught artist I believe that I was born with the ability that enables me to create my work.

“Pastel is my preferred medium. To be able to have no tool i.e. brush of palette knife between my hand and the working surface gives me great satisfaction. Touching the surface and blending the pastels with my hand feels natural and gives me a sense that I am literally ‘IN’ the painting”
Me.
What is your website address?
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/chris-mackie.html
How did you hear about Brooklyn Art Project?
A friend

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At 5:13am on May 3, 2009, Louise Gains said…
Hi, Chris, thanks for accepting the ad, all the best, Louise
At 5:25am on April 29, 2009, Anthony // Brooklyn Art Project said…
love that Snow Patrol song :)
At 1:32am on March 31, 2009, sanjay v uzgare said…
thanks for the friendship gesture...Hope it will continue to grow...all the best to you..Sanjay
At 1:19pm on March 29, 2009, sanjay v uzgare said…
great work ! bravo
At 10:53am on March 27, 2009, James M Krabiel said…
hey Chris
how's it going!
i like your new piece, your work is very powerful
At 5:31pm on February 12, 2009, SHA-96 said…
great pieces.
At 7:15am on January 26, 2009, Ayşegül Yeşilnil said…
Hi Chris ..
thanks for your kindly and gentle words:) yes my country is beautiful ..and thanks for your beautiful art works :)
nice to meet you
Ayşegül Yeşilnil
At 10:11am on January 21, 2009, Jessica Mason said…
Great work Chris, terrific imagination and love the music
At 9:32am on January 19, 2009, James M Krabiel said…
hey man glad to see you made it. we'll get together soon, till then keep up the good work.
 
 


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