The Night Shift - painting every day, after dark . . . .

My Paintings Share the Stage with a Bagel

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:31:00 +0000

The East Village has new addition -- the long-awaited Tompkins Square Bagels has finally opened on Avenue A. Filling a void left by the departure of David's Bagels last year, this new cafe has a...

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Street Meat

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:18:00 +0000

So much more than a boiled hot dog. Subway Card Street Vendor No. 1 2" x 3.25" oil on subway fare card Have a bite.

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SuperSize it!

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:50:00 +0000

New York City Taxi on Subway Card POSTER A limited edition of signed and numbered poster-sized prints of my popular subway card oil painting. The poster is a standard 11"x17" size and sells for...

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HGTV in the House!

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:43:00 +0000

In my house, that is. I would like to say that HGTV interior designer Genevieve Gorder landed on my doorstep because of my impressive interior design sense but that would be less than...

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Shout Out to Chelsea!

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:06:00 +0000

It was a GREAT day in Chelsea! Big thanks to those of you who stopped and shopped at my booth. Looking forward to more NYC art fair events in the weeks to come...........Will keep you posted!

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Bagel to go

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Subway Card Bagel No. 12.5" x 3.5" oil on NYC subway card There's a bagel shop in my future. More later.......

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Chelsea Girl

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:55:00 +0000

I'll be here -- please come by and give me a shout!

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Hungry?

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:23:00 +0000

Subway Fare Card NYC Pretzel No. 1 2.25" x 3.5" oil on NYC subway card I like mine with mustard, how about you?

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Is There a Rat in Your Kitchen?

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:18:00 +0000

Subway Card Ratstravaganza No. 1 What am I gonna do.........

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The Goose is Still Loose -Triptych

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:51:00 +0000

I was in another Water Tower mood...they are just such wonderful subjects. EP Water Tower No. 2 4" x 6" ink and watercolor on paper EP Water Tower No. 1 4" x 6" ink...

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The Three Bees

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Bewitched 4"x6" ink and watercolor on paper Bothered 4"x6" ink and watercolor on paper Bewildered 4"x6" ink and watercolor on...

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So how's it hangin'? - Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:04:00 +0000

I received this lovely photo from Michael P. in Philly. He requested a Queensboro Bridge painting and upon receipt mounted in this lovely frame. Thanks, Mike, it looks...

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Down in the Dunes

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:21:00 +0000

Cape Cod Dune9"x4" watercolor on paper We hit the road and headed for the ocean this past weekend. But it wasn't the jewel-toned, turquoise and tepid waters of the Caribbean that greeted us...

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Loosey Goosey Golden Eggs Part 4

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:43:00 +0000

Silence Remains, Inescapably, a Form of Speech 4"x6" ink on watercolor paper Girlchild in the Promised Land 4"x6" ink on watercolor paper I Came...

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Loosey Goosey, Golden Eggs Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:24:00 +0000

I Dreamed of Better Dreams 4"x6" ink on watercolor paper Botox is Cheap. Yes, it is. 4"x6" ink on watercolor paper I Don't Work for Tips 4"x6" ink on watercolor...

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Loosey Goosey Golden Eggs Pt. 2

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:45:00 +0000

I've been matting all of my loosey-goosies -- here's the next batch of four. I think they look quite lovely. What do you say? "Right Down The Middle of Her Forehead" 4" x 6",...

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By the way, I've got a bridge you might be interested in...

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:27:00 +0000

Subway Card Queensboro Bridge No. 1 2" x 3.25" on 5"x7" mat -- oil on subway card A few closer looks..........

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Loosey Goosey Golden Eggs

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

These are lovely and extremely affordable. And who doesn't need some affordable luxuries these days? Please click the titles for more information. "Morning Does Not Become...

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Living Color

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:50:00 +0000

Some loosey goosey works step up to color........... "I'm Sure You Meant Well" 4"x6" ink and watercolor on paper SOLD "Perfecting the Art of Feigning...

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Loosey Goosey

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:22:00 +0000

I tried something new over the weekend - and pushed all of these tools aside: Because I was going to make Eyedropper Portraits. They are quick and fun and really free up your...

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Can't stand the heat so I stayed out of the kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:46:00 +0000

As much as I wanted to get out and about in the city this weekend, the triple-digit temperatures made my cool studio a much more attractive option. First up, a special commissioned request for one...

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Looks like they're hanging pretty nicely!

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:30:00 +0000

Big shout out to Michael from Philly -- he's framed two subway card paintings and sent along photos. They look great, Mike, thanks! Keep the photos coming, friends - take it...

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The Lady Meditates

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:41:00 +0000

She's clearly at peace in her beautiful, new frame. Thank you to Christina from Texas for sending along this photo! Anyone else out there have a photo to share? Email me, please -...

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So how's it hangin'?

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:46:00 +0000

To you, my faithful readers, I pose a question and a request: have you purchased some art work from me in the recent (or even not-so-recent) past? If so, would you share a photo of its place in...

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I'm committed

noreply@blogger.com (VH McKenzie) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:25:00 +0000

I keep swearing off commissions but then typically find myself at least giving it a go. Here's the latest -- a request for a pen and ink of Damien Marley. The client provided a photo reference. I...

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