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My favourite language is the one that's found floa

My favourite language is the one that's found floating in the stillness between my heart and my hand as my paintbrush hovers over a canvas. Every subtle brushstroke beckons forth the hushed tones of far off thoughts and memories that slowly turn into something completely indescribable in front of me. I have no way of explaining how it happens nor do I feel that I will ever be able to, because to me painting is a language that's unbound by words. It's where the deepest parts of your soul lay bare, and the only company it seeks are the emotions you feel as you stand before it.
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This painting is 30"x40" Oil on Canvas and has sold to a private collection.
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Update: Sold Out! I am excited to offer these 6 or

Update: Sold Out! I am excited to offer these 6 original oil paintings up for purchase in this last minute Flash Sale! These pieces were not quite ready for my latest launch this past weekend, but I have since put the finishing touches on them and I am thrilled to be able to offer them to you today! I know that some of you were quite disheartened to have missed out on my latest! Collection that sold out quite quickly, so this is my last little surprise before I sign off for a little break with my family! Please send me a direct message to find out pricing and availability if you are interested!

1. Painting 1 - 24"x42" SOLD
2. Painting 2 - 20"x40" SOLD
3. Painting 3 - 36"x36" SOLD
4. Painting 4 - 48"x48" SOLD
5. Painting 5 - 36"x72" SOLD
6. Painting 6 - 24"x40" SOLD

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There are no words to convey the depth of gratitud

There are no words to convey the depth of gratitude that I have for every single one of you wonderful souls that continually support this big dream of mine. Whether it be through purchasing my work, taking my oil painting classes, cheering me on through uplifting messages and comments, or just following along on my journey, I am so incredibly grateful for every single last one of you.

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This Saturday July 17th I will be launching a bran

This dreamy piece is 1 of 20 of paintings that are

This dreamy piece is 1 of 20 of paintings that are getting their finishing touches over the next week in preparation for the launch of my Windows To The Soul Collection. I will not be doing a Silent Auction this time around and will instead be releasing the entire Collection through my online Shop! Be sure to join the mailing list on my website because members will be getting 24 hours of early access to the paintings before they are made available to the public. I can't wait for you to see all of the heart and soul I have been pouring into these new pieces! Stay tuned!

This painting is 32”x56” and is still in progress.

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I am working like crazy getting my new Collection

I am working like crazy getting my new Collection ‘Windows to the Soul’ ready to launch on the 16th, finishing up my final commissions, and filming new cloud and oceanscape classes for my students in my studio! I am in my absolute happy place and can’t wait to share what I have been working on with all of you oh so soon! Here is a past time lapse to ease you into your Monday morning...

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I walked away from gallery representation seven ye

I walked away from gallery representation seven years ago because every aspect of it did not sit right with my soul. The distance between myself and the person who connected with my work and wanted it in their home, the price points that set my work on a level that I myself couldn't afford if I wanted to, and the removal of the art from the space in which it came to life in the first place all left me feeling quite empty and unfulfilled. My mantra as an artist is to only create paintings that speak to the depths of my soul and to make my work as accessible as possible to absolutely everyone. I did not set out on this creative journey in search of fame and fortune, I didn't even set out to sell my work and put it out into the universe for all to see. I did it because it made me feel whole, it made me feel calm, and it made me feel like I could finally make sense of the world around me in a way that sparked joy within my heart. When others began reaching out to purchase my paintings because they too felt the same connection to them that I did, that is when I decided to shift away from the conventional way of selling art and to create my own meaningful path that allowed me to spread a little bit of joy and happiness as I went along. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you wonderful humans that continually support this big dream of mine through purchases, comments, shares and likes. Each and every one of you put a smile on my face and keep me burning the midnight oil with a paintbrush in hand and gratitude in my heart.

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I have some very exciting news... Finding fulfill

I have some very exciting news...

Finding fulfillment within your craft doesn't mean that you have to do it for the whole world to see. You can do it just for yourself and achieve the exact same level of depth and connection to your art as those who choose to bravely push theirs out into the great wide open. I did not set out on this journey seeking to share my work with the world, I just wanted to find a way to express myself without words and to paint to life what I find most beautiful and serene. Fast forward thirteen years and here I am absolutely amazed at where all of that hard work and passion has taken me. I find generosity to be one of the most powerful things in the universe, so I am making it my mission to pay it all forward. I am thrilled to announce that this Saturday June 26th, I will officially be launching my very own teaching platform. Every month I will be posting classes for artists of absolutely all skill levels that will walk them through every single step that I take to achieve realistic oil paintings through fun and easy to follow steps.

This Saturday I will be launching my very first 3 hour Mist Building Masterclass as well as a second 2 hour Tutorial that takes the exact same colour palette and transforms it into a completely different Misty Forest Scene. I am so incredibly excited to share these with you!

Swipe to view the first two paintings that we will be creating together...

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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 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. Thirteen 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 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 amount of gratitude that I have for all of you wonderful humans that support this big dream of mine. Thank you so much for this.

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I absolutely love working with clients to create c

I absolutely love working with clients to create custom paintings for their homes, and this 40"x60" commission was so much fun to paint to life for a truly wonderful local family. I have six more custom pieces to finish up for clients before I am all caught up, and those will be the last that I do until late 2022! I have some very exciting projects that I am about to dive into and I am choosing to focus on those as well as my monthly online Masterclasses and Tutorials (which are coming oh so very soon!) for the next while! Wishing you all a wonderful Friday!

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Every single time that I sit down at my easel to p

Every single time that I sit down at my easel to paint, a deep feeling of calm washes over me. This is my sanctuary; my quiet space after another whirlwind day of navigating motherhood and all of the other things that life throws my way. This is where I find my way back to the here and now and honour what needs to flow forth onto canvas in that moment. I was craving dirt roads and the smell of hay drying in the summer sun tonight, so I chose some of my favourite colours and let my brushes paint to life this sweet little escape.

This painting is 30"x40" and is available for purchase.

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Being a completely self taught artist, I wholehear

Being a completely self taught artist, I wholeheartedly appreciate how challenging it can be to figure out the rather complex and overwhelming world of oil painting when you are first starting out. I wish that I had someone that could have walked me through their creative process and shown me not only what materials to use, but also how to use them in a way that would produce meaningful results while building confidence and skills along the way. My greatest joy as a professional artist is sharing absolutely everything that I have learned on my creative journey so far with emerging artists around the world. I walk artists of all skill levels through every step that I take to create my signature landscape paintings so that they too can turn their hopes and visions into reality on canvas.

I am thrilled to announce that my first Misty Forest Masterclass has officially been sent off to @flypressfilms for editing. I have poured my heart and soul into this in depth class and I can't wait to share it with all who wish to partake. Once it's ready you will be able to enrol in the class directly through my website. I have also created a shorter one hour tutorial that walks students through a completely different misty forest scene using the exact same colour palette as the Masterclass. I want to highlight just how incredibly versatile a small palette (only five colours) can be and I can't wait for you to dive into the paintings that we will be creating together! The one hour tutorial will be available on my website as well as on Skillshare for those who are members on that platform. I will be sending out the official launch date soon so be sure to join the mailing list on my website for the most up to date information!

This is a time lapse video of the misty forest that we will be painting together in the Masterclass!

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Thirteen years ago I was standing on the edge of a

Thirteen years ago I was standing on the edge of a busy Toronto sidewalk unsure of whether or not I was brave enough to walk into a little art store and ask what I needed to paint a picture. I had never once put a paintbrush to canvas at that point in my life, and the fear of being judged for having no clue as to where I should begin was absolutely overwhelming. In those few pivotal moments where the chaos of the city street faded into a soft hush and my deep rooted need for something more began to quiet my self doubt, I exhaled and stepped forward. Those three small steps across that sidewalk often replay in my mind late at night when I am working on a new painting for a client. That was the first time in my life that I truly listened to what my heart was saying - where I finally trusted those voices rising from the depths of my soul telling me that it was time to shed the mediocrity and start living a life that challenged me on unimaginable new levels. It was time to be brave, to be vulnerable, and to prove to myself that it was never too late to start chasing my dreams into reality.
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED and the winner has collected their

GIVEAWAY CLOSED and the winner has collected their gift!! I have decided to give away 2 Limited Edition Paper Prints of this beautiful painting called 'Light in the Darkness' in a really fun way! We all need to try and spread a little kindness and joy when we have the opportunity to, so I figured that this would be a great way to do just that!

Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to enter this awesome giveaway:

1. Be sure that you follow @artistsarahmckendry

2. Like, save and share this post!

3. Most importantly: Tag a cherished friend in the comment section below and tell the world why you think that they are an awesome human being! If your name is selected in the draw, both you AND your friend will win a special print!

Every person that you tag and shine some light on counts as an entry (as well as yourself if you complete all of the steps), so go ahead and make some people that you care about smile in a big way today!

I will be drawing a winner this coming Friday morning at 9 am Alberta Time so good luck to each and every one of you!

Due to current shipping limitations, unfortunately this giveaway is only open to residents of both Canada and the US at this time.

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I am deep in the throes of packaging up prints and

I am deep in the throes of packaging up prints and paintings for their journeys to their new homes! This beautiful original painting called Day's End sold to a wonderful home in Washington and will also be a fine art print in my next launch!

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This 40"x60" painting was such a joy to create. I

This 40"x60" painting was such a joy to create. I have had many moments of jaw dropping wonder out in the wilds of the pacific northwest, and I am always in awe of those who are able to think beyond the magic of the moment and capture it on film. This painting was inspired by the imagery of the brilliant and talented Taylor Webb of @rugged.images. Her photography brings me right back into those heart racing encounters that will forever remain etched in the recesses of my nature loving mind.

This painting has sold to a private collector in Washington. Limited Edition Prints will be available in my next release!

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I overheard a quote the other day that really reso

I overheard a quote the other day that really resonated with me and it was 'comparison is the thief of joy'. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed as you witness the journeys that other artists are sharing with the world, but the only thing that should matter to you when you sit down to practice your craft, is whether or not the version of you that showed up today is a little better than the version of you that showed up yesterday. If the answer to that is yes, then you are well on your way to discovering the beauty and power of your limitless potential. If the answer to that is no then you really need to dive deeper into your soul and find a way to listen closely to your inner voice. You will never reach the heights that you want as an artist if you are constantly comparing yourself to others instead of getting comfortable with those raw moments of self discovery. Once you flip the switch on the outside world and dive deep into the recesses of your being, your authentic self begins to emerge and that my friends is where the creative magic really begins to happen.

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This past weekend I launched my latest Collection

This past weekend I launched my latest Collection called Woodlands & Waves, and the response that it received from wonderful souls all over the world was absolutely overwhelming. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to support this big dream of mine, I am so deeply grateful.

This painting is 32"x48" and has sold.

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This Friday I will be launching my first Collectio

This Friday I will be launching my first Collection of the year via one of my signature online Silent Auctions! This original oil painting along with 18 others will have opening bids of just $400, and I will also be including my final commission spot (large canvas) until late 2022 in the release! Those who are on my mailing list will have 12 hours of early access to begin bidding on their favourite pieces or use the 'Buy Now' option that will take the painting right out of the auction altogether. These Collection launches are incredibly exciting and absolutely anyone who wishes can participate! I can't wait for you to see all of the heart and soul that I have poured into these new paintings! Stay tuned!

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While I am tucked away in my studio every night pu

While I am tucked away in my studio every night putting the finishing touches on my latest Collection of 20 Pacific Northwest paintings that will launch next friday, I thought I would share a recent time lapse video to ease you into your Thursday.

For those who are interested in participating in the Silent Auction for this upcoming release, be sure to join the mailing list on my website to gain early access before it goes live to the public!

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Sarah Mckendry Canadian Realist Painter