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artistsarahmckendry

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One of the most common things that people told me One of the most common things that people told me when I decided to leave my job and pursue painting as a full time profession, was that there was absolutely no way that I would ever be able to stand out in the vast world of emerging artists and make any sort of living off my work - especially while being a stay at home mom to two little boys. I knew that it was a terrifying and unpredictable leap of faith as a completely self taught artist, but it was one that set my heart and soul on fire with excitement and purpose, and that alone was enough for me. Too often we settle for less because we are scared of failing, scared of judgement, and scared of being vulnerable in a world that can be quite relentless towards those who stray from the ordinary - but that is no way to exist. I believe that if you show up and consistently pour every single ounce of your being into your craft with sincerity, vulnerability, and an insatiable hunger for knowledge and growth then you will succeed. Not only will you succeed, but you will be honouring your true calling and that is the greatest gift that you can ever give yourself. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #westcoast #pnwonderland #pnw #pacificnorthwest #oilpainting #tofino #mistyforest #canadianartist
A little behind the scenes peek at a new painting A little behind the scenes peek at a new painting I am working on. This piece is inspired by the beautiful imagery of my dear friend @katielangmuirphoto and I can’t wait to put the finishing touches on it! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
My biggest Print Launch of the year will be next F My biggest Print Launch of the year will be next Friday! Sign up for the mailing list on my website if you’d like early access and a special discount code! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #fineart #moody
I can’t wait to start in on the final detail wor I can’t wait to start in on the final detail work for this 40”x60” canvas once these base layers dry. This painting will be a part of my upcoming collection that I will launch at the end of the month! This piece is inspired by the magic that @arthurlefo captures with his camera. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #grizzly #brownbear
Today our boys started school again and it was an Today our boys started school again and it was an exciting yet heavy day for my heart. Watching them race towards their best friends with open arms and nothing but joy and anticipation fueling their contagious little spirits was something to behold, but at the same time there was a soft aching sorrow slowly easing its way into my bones as I realized that our summer was drawing to a close. This was the first summer that we all got to spend together as a family, where my husband was home and we were able to savor the taste of wild adventures and quiet, meaningful moments without schedules and to-do lists. It was pure magic for my soul and so deeply needed. Although I long for the constant hugs and laughter of my boys while they are at school, I am so deeply grateful that they are both thriving and being cared for by truly wonderful humans. Trusting others to take over the medical needs of your child is no joke, but I am leaning into that fear and slowly turning it into excitement for this beautiful new season that is upon us. Tonight I honoured my need for some sweet release and got lost in the magic of bright lights, a blank cnavas, and some of my favourite moody colours on my palette. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
Today I submitted the final manuscript for my upco Today I submitted the final manuscript for my upcoming Oil Painting Book to my publisher in the US and I am so unbelievably excited about how it has all come together. I am now unwinding with my three boys and our pup deep in the coastal forests that I often paint, recharging my soul and gathering inspiration for my upcoming collections. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
To all of you brave souls out there trying to find To all of you brave souls out there trying to find a rhythm within your craft in those early stages, go easy on yourself. Self expression in any form is a terrifying journey, but I am here on the other side of self doubt and fear telling you that there is no greater gift that you can give yourself than getting comfortable with those quiet and powerful moments of self reflection... #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Tonight (Thursday August 4th) at UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Tonight (Thursday August 4th) at 7:30pm Mountain Daylight Time, members of my mailing list will be sent a special link to access this brand new Collection of Original Oil Paintings that I have created. I have chosen to release this new body of work through one of my signature 24 hour Online Silent Auctions where each painting will have an opening bid of just $500 so that more people can have the opportunity to participate in the launch. There is also the option to purchase the paintings for their current market value if you would rather not risk being outbid on the piece that truly speaks to you! The auction will end Friday night at 7:30 pm MDT and only members of my mailing list (link in bio) will be sent the link. All prices will be in Canadian Dollars and worldwide shipping will be available! I am so excited to see where these pieces of soul end up! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pnwonderland #pnw #bestcoast #skillshare #oilpainting #tofino #mistyforest #contemporaryart #canadianart #pacificcoast #oceanscape paintings
I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of th I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of this 30”x60” piece for my new Collection that launches this Thursday night! I will be releasing 16 original oil paintings through one of my signature 24 hour Online Silent Auctions. Anyone can participate and all you need to do is join my mailing list to receive access to the launch! Worldwide shipping will be available and all prices will be in Canadian Dollars. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #howtopaint #skillshare #paintwithme
This coming Thursday August 4th I will be releasin This coming Thursday August 4th I will be releasing a brand new Collection of Original Oil Paintings through one of my signature 24 hour Online Silent Auctions! This is one of the paintings that will be available to purchase but you will have to be a member of my mailing list in order to participate in the launch. Just click on the link in my bio if you are interested in signing up! Have a great day everyone! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
Some works in progress for my upcoming Collection Some works in progress for my upcoming Collection launch and a big Commission that is heading down to Oregon this week… and my sweet girl Otis… #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pnwonderland #pnw #bestcoast #skillshare #oilpainting #tofino #mistyforest #contemporaryart #canadianart #pacificcoast #oceanscape #yegart #yegartist
I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of th I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of this new painting for my upcoming Collection that will be launching in just under two weeks! I will be releasing this new Collection of Original Paintings through one of my signature online Silent Auctions, where every piece will have opening bids of just $500. I paint because it brings me immense joy and by keeping the opening prices quite low, it allows for more people to have the chance to purchase a piece of art that might truly speak to their soul where otherwise they might not be able to afford to do so. This new Collection will only be available to those on my mailing list, so be sure to subscribe through the link in my bio if you’re hoping to participate! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting#tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
I am about to step back into my studio after a thr I am about to step back into my studio after a three-week escape to the Okanagan with my wonderful boys. I am filled to the brim with inspiration and I can't wait to begin translating everything that I saw into brushstrokes on canvas for a brand new Collection! I'll also be sharing some huge commissions that I am soon to be wrapping up! Have a great week everyone! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #howtopaint #skillshare #paintwithme
To all of you brave souls out there trying to find To all of you brave souls out there trying to find a rhythm and flow within your craft in those early stages, go easy on yourself. Self expression in any form is a terrifying journey, but I am here on the other side of self doubt and fear telling you that there is no greater gift that you can give yourself than taking pause and getting comfortable with those quiet and powerful moments of self reflection. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #westcoast #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
When it comes to creating art there is no right wa When it comes to creating art there is no right way or wrong way; there is no too little or too much, too light or too dark, too fast or too slow. There is no mediocrity, no lesser self, no better artist, no competition - there is only you. There is only one person that should matter when you sit down to practice your craft, and one channel of discourse that you should be focusing on - the one that floats in the stillness between your heart and your hand as you hold that lifeline gently in your fingertips waiting to begin. To truly be able to thrive and survive as an artist, you must get comfortable with the uncomfortable and welcome those raw moments of self discovery. You have to flip the switch on the outside world and dig deep to find the inner peace that sits patiently waiting for you beneath the layers upon layers of self doubt and fear. When you slowly begin to accept your own truths, an incredible transformation will begin to unfold before you on your creative journey. You will realize that you are creating an absolutely honest, sincere, and wholly unique reflection of your very own soul, and that not one other human being on this planet can achieve what you are doing. Just you. How amazing is that?! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #westcoast #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
I remember sitting cross legged on the floor of my I remember sitting cross legged on the floor of my cozy little studio apartment in Toronto holding a paintbrush in my hand for the first time, and being absolutely terrified about messing up the small blank canvas that was leaning on the wall in front of me. I had no idea what it was that drew me into that tiny art store on Yonge Street and made me ask what I needed to paint a picture, but at that moment in my life I knew that I had to find something meaningful to pour my soul into or that concrete jungle was going to swallow me whole. Fourteen years later I still find myself thinking about that night and the overwhelming sense of relief that washed over me as I dipped my brush into the paint for the first time. The fluidity of the medium felt like an extension of my very being and I instantly felt as though I had finally found a way to tell the world my story without ever having to speak a word. Painting is a profoundly personal journey and every single day I am left in complete awe that my pieces of soul have found their way into homes all over the world. No greater compliment can be given to an artist, and no words can convey the depth of gratitude that I have for all of you wonderful humans that support this big dream of mine. #pnwonderland #oilpainting #westcoast #femaleartist #canadianartist #pnw #pacificcoast
I could get lost for hours with my brushes chasing I could get lost for hours with my brushes chasing the dreamy summer light through this beautiful forest scene. This painting is 36"x48" and will be part of my upcoming Collection Launch this coming Saturday June 18th. Members of my mailing list will receive early access to the Launch and you can sign up through the link in my bio if you are interested! There will be 10 pieces available, they will arrive ready to hang in your home, and there will be no shipping fees for Collectors within North America! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #howtopaint #forest
I felt like some soft muted blues and a windswept I felt like some soft muted blues and a windswept mountainscape tonight so that's exactly what I dove into with my favourite paints and brushes. Here's a little glimpse at the base layers coming to life on this 30"x40" canvas... #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland #mountainscape
I can get lost for hours trying to capture the mag I can get lost for hours trying to capture the magic of a moody ocean scene with my brushes. This 24x36 oil painting has sold to a wonderful Collector, but I will be offering a limited number of both Archival Paper and Stretched Canvas Prints of it in my Print Release this Friday June 3rd! To receive early access to the launch as well as a special discount code for your order, kindly follow the link in my bio to sign up for my mailing list. A massive thank you to the extremely talented @bcrobby for the inspiration for this painting. #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
This moody dreamscape will be part of my upcoming This moody dreamscape will be part of my upcoming Print Shop release on June 3rd! Email subscribers will get early access to the Print Collection as well as a special discount code. Only a small number of each print will be made available, and you can find the link in my bio if you’d like to sign up! #sarahmckendryfineart #misty #beautifulbc #pacificcoast #bestcoast #tofino #pnw #studioscenes #oilpainting #tourismtofino #womenartists #pacificcoast #landscapeart #oilpainting #tofino #canadianart #pnwonderland
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Sarah Mckendry Canadian Realist Painter
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