Summary
McKenna Powell is a visual artist based out of the northern mountains of Utah. McKenna graduated with a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Utah in 2012. She participates in Utah's local art scene such as the Utah Arts Alliance, the Pando Art Collective, Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll, and other art events. For over three years, McKenna has been the Artist Coordinator at Wasatch Roasting Company. This role includes booking and working with a new artist each month to display at the coffee shop, and coordinating with the Ogden Arts media. In 2021, McKenna's artwork placed second in the Peer Voting Category with UAA Connect. She was awarded an Honorable Mention at the Community Art Show at the Union Station. McKenna was also accepted in the Eccles Art Center Black and White Show. She often sales prints, stickers, and zines at local art markets, displays art at local businesses, and has an online store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/McKennaPowellArt
In her works, McKenna explores nature, symbology, and visionary themes. Her concepts involve reoccuring invented characters and stylization. She portrays stories and elements of deeper meaning about death, rebirth, and the changing landscape. Her style is inspired by various Japanese manga artists, video game illustration, Art Nouveau, Classical Art, Visionary Art, and much more. McKenna uses traditional mediums combining various mixed media such as acrylic, gouache, watercolor, ink, and charcoal. She has proficient ability with photo editing and art computer software to compliment her artwork. She is actively creating new work.
McKenna creates high-quality prints of her original artwork spanning in size from 11x14", 8.5x11", and 5x7". She uses 120 lb matte paper with each signed in a clear protective bag and backing board. She also makes home-made stickers with various textures and laminated for durability. She is currently exploring fun ways to apply a creative touch to some of her stickers, such as hand-painting semi-opaque details with mica paint. Recently, McKenna has been exploring new ways of sharing her art with zines, home-made art booklets, and magnets.
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A leaf on a tree regrows a thousand times in a thousand spring seasons. Kahlil Gibran wrote, "For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one ... A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me."
Skills
Software proficiency
