Carrie Makenna

Carrie MaKenna

Location: United States

I make artwork to remind people of their interconnection with each other, nature and the universe. 
My highly textured artwork is made by applying a thick acrylic paste to canvas and adding additional found objects to the surface, then painting with layers of a select palette of 20 acrylic colors. 
The subjects I explore range from landscape, to human relationship, nature, and the universal circle. 
Education: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, The Naropa University; Bachelor of Fine Art, Colorado State University. And a lifetime of study, practice and teaching. 

Portfolio:

My Favorite Artwork

These are original paintings. It is textured with an under-layment of thick acrylic paste that is painted over. The image continues around each edge. Artwork is self-framing with 2-inch gallery wrapped canvas with hanging wire attached. It hangs flat against the wall.

On An Adventure “On An Adventure”

"Taking off across the wide-open field. Wind in your hair. And sun on your face. A heart full of laughter. Nothing but horizon."
- Carrie MaKenna

Sailor's Delight “Sailor's Delight”

What's that old saying?
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Red sky at morning, sailor take warning.

Cycles of Time Together “Cycles of Time Together”

Seasons come and go.
Love blooms and fades, to bloom again.
A bond of love is perfected
by the time of years together.

Aspen Shadows on Snow “Aspen Shadows on Snow”

Hear the snow crunch under foot.
Smell the clean brisk air.
See the ice crystals glitter.
The stillness is peace.

Among the Waning Reeds Tryptich “Among the Waning Reeds Tryptich”

Enjoy a respite in the tall reeds.
Listen to the quiet of the world around you.
Earth Sun Sky and Snow.

Daisy Petals Aloft “Daisy Petals Aloft”

Under a turquoise sky.
Daisy petals flutter, spin and soar in the spring breeze.
Beauty abounds.