Taking inspiration from life’s daily joys, Jo Mackenzie is a specialist in watercolor painting and watercolor painting instruction. She is an artist and a mentor, with over 20 years of experience as a special education teacher.
Once you are Jo’s student, you will always be Jo’s student. She prides herself in being available for questions and conversation long after your watercolor coaching sessions are over.
Once you are Jo’s student, you will always be Jo’s student. She prides herself in being available for questions and conversation long after your watercolor coaching sessions are over.
Whether Jo Mackenzie paints peonies, celebration cakes, portraits of loved pets or peaceful interiors, she shows a happy facility with the spontaneity of watercolor. Her paintings are at once lively and full of heart, her pure-hearted appreciation of life’s daily pleasures infectiously appealing.
-Taryn Day (tarynday.com)
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Now it makes sense. Nobody ever explained painting in a visual way to me before. I have been to lots of workshops in the past but I never really understood how to use the information until now.
-Louise R.
Jo's home studio is nestled in the gorgeous rolling hills of Adamant, Vermont, featuring opulent gardens with lots of places to sit and ponder. It sits adjacent to the Chickering Fen, a well-marked nature trail that leads to a secret glen overflowing with wild orchids and other botanical wonders.
People travel from out of state to see this ancient protected spot.
People travel from out of state to see this ancient protected spot.
