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I have been super busy behind the scenes pouring m

I have been super busy behind the scenes pouring my heart and soul into some really exciting commissions that I will share with you soon. I am going to have some new original paintings available mid February, so be sure to sign up for my mailing list if you’re interested in gaining access to the next launch! Have a wonderful day everyone!

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Working on the final detail work for this 48”x48

Working on the final detail work for this 48”x48” commission for one of my wonderful Collectors! This Martin Mars Water Bomber has been so much fun to create as it is such a big shift from my usual landscapes and wildlife pieces. I will post an image of the finished piece soon!

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I thought I would take a moment and properly intro

I thought I would take a moment and properly introduce myself to all of new souls that have recently started following along on here. My name is Sarah Mckendry and I am a self taught professional oil painter by night, and a stay at home mom to two beautiful little boys by day. I first picked up a paintbrush 14 years ago and I have been pouring my heart and soul into my craft with a fierce determination to learn how to translate the world around me into brushstrokes on canvas ever since. I now teach oil painting classes to artists all over the world, I have my own little online paint shop, and my very first book is launching this May! There are no words to convey the depth of gratitude that I have for all of the love and support that I receive from each and every one of you as I share my paintings with the world, and I am just so thrilled to have you following along on this creative journey of mine. Thank you for being here!

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Every single time that I sit down at my easel with

Every single time that I sit down at my easel with a blank canvas before me, I have absolutely no idea if what I am hoping to create will translate itself into meaningful brushstrokes on canvas or not. I have learned over the years that either way it truly doesn’t matter. Whether my vision flows forth from my soul with ease and grace or whether it turns into a muddied up disconnected mess in front of me, both are so incredibly important to my journey as an artist. I actually get excited when something doesn’t work out for me because it means that I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried something new - it means that I am pushing myself and expanding into new space - it means that I am not settling for something less and instead I am reaching for something more. It would take a thousand lifetimes to scratch the surface of the infinite possibilities that lay before you within any artistic medium, and that to me is the most incredible thing that there is. So bring on the happy little accidents, bring on the new colours and new challenges, and bring on the unease of getting comfortable with not having a clue as to where those exciting brushstrokes are going to take you. May this new year of new beginnings bring you nothing but growth on your chosen journey and a feeling of true happiness within your beautiful heart.

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All year long you only get a view of my easel, so

All year long you only get a view of my easel, so I thought I would wrap up this incredible trip around the sun with a little glimpse at what my studio often looks like behind the scenes. I am beyond grateful for this beautiful life that I live, and that my two sweet boys get to witness their mother chasing her dreams into reality every single day.

(Not captured are the endless wrestling matches, Lego explosions, nerf battles, and dogs laying on top of completely full paint palettes)

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Have you ever wondered what 12 months of painting

Have you ever wondered what 12 months of painting would look like in 90 seconds? Here is a glimpse at some of the paintings that I have created over the past year. Wishing each and every single one of you a wonderful Holiday Season!

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GIVEAWAY! In celebration of surpassing an incredi

GIVEAWAY! In celebration of surpassing an incredible 200k followers on here last week I wanted to do a fun giveaway for all of you wonderful souls! I am giving away TWO $200 Gift Certificates that can be used towards a Fine Art Print, an Original Oil Painting, access to my Painting Tutorials, or for Art Supplies from my Online Paint Shop! To enter, you just need to shine some light on a wonderful human in your world who inspires you deeply. Just tag them in the comment section below telling them why you think they are so incredible, and then share this post in your stories to entice others to do the same! It truly is as simple as that. If selected, both you AND the person that you nominate will each win a $200 Gift Certificate! There’s no limit to the amount of times that you can make someone’s day, so be sure to enter/tag as many people as you like! Let all of those important humans in your world know that they are seen, appreciated, and loved. I will be doing the winning draw this Monday morning at 10am MDT and will post the winners in my stories! Beat of luck everyone!

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A sneak peak at another piece that I am working on

A sneak peak at another piece that I am working on for my final Collection Launch of the year that will take place on December 14th through one of my signature Online Silent Auctions! Every single painting will have opening bids of $500 CAD and will ship out just in time for the Holidays. There will be 25 paintings in total, and this launch will only be accessible to members of my mailing list. You can subscribe through the link in my bio if you’d like to participate!

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This is where my heart beats outside of my body. W

This is where my heart beats outside of my body. Where the beautiful chaos of my two darling boys bounces off the walls, the window panes, and the limitless ceiling of abundant dreams. This is where paint spills, frames get built, and paintings sit drying in the soft morning light. This is where I sit every night after my world goes to sleep; after I dim my role as mother, as wife, as friend, and nurture the ever glowing spark within my soul that keeps my fires burning strong, burning bright, and burning true. This is where I exhale, where I release, and where I explore the deepest depths of my very being and then lay it bare for all of the world to see. This is where my greatest work of art is being created, not on canvas, but in the beautiful truth of living a life well lived.

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Current 48”x60” work in progress for my final

Current 48”x60” work in progress for my final Collection Launch of the year that will take place on December 12th through one of my signature Online Silent Auctions! Every single painting will have opening bids of $500 CAD and will ship out just in time for the Holidays. This launch will only be accessible to members of my mailing list, so be sure to subscribe through the link in my bio if you’d like to participate!

Super special thank you to @marcuspaladino for allowing me to use his gorgeous photo as a reference for this painting!

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I have recently launched my highly anticipated 3 h

I have recently launched my highly anticipated 3 hour Beginner’s Oil Painting Class on my website! This class is the ultimate introduction to this incredible medium, and I will guide you through everything that you need to know about the basics so that you can dive into my more advanced classes with confidence and grace. You will be able to purchase my favourite brushes as well as the exact colours, mediums, palettes and canvases that you will need for the class directly through my Online Paint Shop! Your order will then be shipped right to your doorstep so that you can begin painting straight away! This class is the absolute perfect accompaniment to my upcoming Oil Painting Book ‘Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting’ that is going to be available to PRE-ORDER worldwide starting next week! I have been working so hard behind the scenes with @pagestreetpublishing to create this beautiful book for you and I can’t wait to get it into your hands oh so soon!

This current work in progress is inspired by a beautiful photo taken by @elfriedejasmine
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Can’t wait to put the finishing touches on this

Can’t wait to put the finishing touches on this commission for a wonderful Collector of mine. Special thank you to @zachnicholz for giving me the inspiration for this painting through his incredible photography…

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Update: Sold Out! This Wednesday the 9th I will be

Painting the mist as it silently weaves itself thr

Painting the mist as it silently weaves itself through the boughs of ancient sleeping giants always brings me such indescribable peace. I love how @beckyhemsleypoetry captures those feelings with her words...

“..so she walked to the forest ⁣
and stood with the trees⁣
she heard the wind whisper ⁣
and dance with the leaves⁣
⁣
she spoke to the willow⁣
the elm and the pine⁣
and she told them what she’d ⁣
been told time after time⁣
⁣
she told them she never ⁣
felt she was enough⁣
she was either too little ⁣
or far far too much⁣
⁣
too loud or too quiet⁣
too fierce or too weak⁣
too wise or too foolish⁣
too bold or too meek⁣
⁣
then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs⁣
and she stopped and she heard⁣
what the trees said to her⁣
⁣
and she sat there for hours ⁣
not wanting to leave⁣
for the forest said nothing⁣
it just let her breathe”⁣
⁣
- a beautiful poem by @beckyhemsleypoetry

@the_female_lead

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Update: SOLD OUT! A little peek at my brand new Au

Getting lost in the detail work on this beautiful

Getting lost in the detail work on this beautiful humpback whale. This piece as well as 17 others will be released this Thursday through one of my signature Online Silent Auctions where every painting will have an opening bid of just $500. Only members of my mailing list will have access to the launch and you can sign up through the link in my bio if you are interested!

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I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of tr

I can’t wait to dive into the final layers of trees on this beautiful autumn scene! Once finished, this piece will be part of my new collection of Original Oil Paintings that will be available to members of my mailing list next Thursday October 20th! I am releasing this Collection through one of my signature Online Silent Auctions where each painting will have opening bids of just $500. You can sign up through the link in my bio if you’re interested in participating!

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These chilly autumn days call for dark earthy tone

On December 13th I will be releasing my largest Co

On December 13th I will be releasing my largest Collection of Original Oil Paintings of the year through one of my signature 24 Hour Online Silent Auctions! There will be 25 paintings in total and they will all have opening bids of $500 CAD. Worldwide shipping options are available and each piece will arrive in time for the Holidays! You must to be a member of my mailing list in order to receive access to the Silent Auction so be sure to subscribe through the link in my bio if you are interested! I am so excited to reveal what I have been pouring my heart and soul into over the past few months…

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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.

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