Russell Mackensen

Russell Mackensen has spent years “seeing” projects in lights and darks, texture, composition, movement, and color as an architect. In 2009 he decided to pursue a life-long interest in fine art by experimenting with Oil Pastels. He soon discovered Oil Pastels were a “natural medium” for his creative talent. The Uart sandpaper ground he works on allows him the ability to produce the painting he views in his mind. Yet, there are challenges. Unlike Dry Pastels, Oil Pastel color selections are limited. His ability to mix, layer, and create true-to-life colors is truly remarkable. In addition Russell is among the few Oil Pastelist’s that purposes to create detailed realism in his work.



Russell desires to produce archival quality work without being behind glass. He does this by applying a Fixative designed specifically for Oil Pastels.



In the world of fine art Oil Pastels are not well known or understood. Therefore Russell endeavors all the more to discover how to bring to light a medium too often overlooked. The early success he has achieved permits him the opportunity to show others what can be accomplished with Oil Pastels.



His talent continues to develop demonstrating the interest, realism, and beauty of Oil Pastels.



Grat...

Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Kansas
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas

International Guild of Realism 18th Annual International Juried Exhibition,International Guild of Realism 17th Annual International Juried Exhibition, Irving Art Association's 37th Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, Allied Artists of America on line Associates Show 2022, Allied Artists of America 109th Exhibition, International Guild of Realism 2022 On Line Winter Salon Juried Exhibition, International Guild of Realism 2021 On Line Winter Salon International Juried Exhibition, Creative Quarterly Magazine Issue 63, Winner in Fine Art Category, 2021 Richeson 75 Small Works Finalist, International Guild of Realism 2020 On Line Winter Salon International Juried Exhibition, International Guild of Realism 15th Annual International, ARC, Art Renewal Center's 2019-2020 International Salon Competition, International Guild of Realism 2019 On Line Winter Salon International Juried Exhibition, 2019 Richeson 75 Small Works Finalist, Creative Quarterly Magazine Issue 55, Winner in Fine Art Category, Irving Art Association's 34th Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, 2018 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, 2018 Richeson 75 Small Works Finalist, 2017 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, 2017 International Guild of...