About Me

What I Do:

Exhibit in galleries

Sell original paintings

License my artwork

Collabs + freelance work

Teach artists how to license

Host a YouTube channel

My Mission:

I create artwork that warms the heart and feeds the soul — for me, and for you.

I'm inspired by nature, beautiful interior design, and the works of the masters, both painters and pattern designers alike.

My Story:

I've been an artist my whole life, but decided to take it seriously in 2023 when our youngest was two. I set up a home studio, began to paint regularly, learned how to design patterns, and then started licensing my artwork.

It's a wild ride but such an honor to build my art business alongside motherhood.

My Art:

Working primarily with oil and acrylic paints, I focus on capturing intricate details and subtle nuances in my subjects, with a focus on light, atmosphere, and color. I paint faces, places, and petals — portraits, landscapes, and florals that tell quiet stories and celebrate beauty.

My pattern designs often start as hand-painted motifs, which I then digitize to create seamless designs for various applications.

Where My Art

Has Landed

GALLERIES

I’m honored to be getting my work into local galleries in Northern Utah, most recently exhibiting at the Springville Museum of Art and JKR Gallery.

ART LICENSING

From wall art to wallpaper and textiles, my work has been licensed by companies including Prestige Art & Art Trends, Loomwell, Kate and Laurel, and Carriage House Printery. My artwork can also be found online at Target.com and other major retailers.

Let's Work Together

I love partnering with customers, clients, and companies to bring ideas to life — whether that means a custom painting, a licensed design, or a meaningful collaboration.

If something in my work speaks to you and you'd like to collaborate on a project or commission, I’d be honored to chat. Just send me an email!

When I'm Not Creating:

When I’m not painting, designing, or filming, you’ll find me homeschooling my youngest, baking something delicious (cookies or sourdough, depending on the day), out for a jog, lost in a book, watching our favorite shows, serving in my church, or soaking up the sweet chaos of family life.

Features and Collaborations

Holiday Shop Coming Soon!

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@MACKENZIENELSONART

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