Hollywood Charity Artist McKenzie’s Inku Art revolutionizes the Fine Art Industry by Marcus Johanson August 22, 2009

Artist McKenzie, known as the “Hollywood Charity Artist” is quickly being renamed the “Hollywood ECO Artist” for her newest passion;  Inku Art.™

Artist McKenzie painting, "Blackbird" exclusively available at Ecoteriors Florida.

Artist McKenzie, an award-winning oil painter whose collectors are some of Hollywood’s elite, was stricken with a devastating environmental illness thought by doctors to be triggered by years of exposure to toxic materials in the art creating process. This sickness propelled her life-changing mission to discover and create an innovative way to produce HEALTHY, EARTH SENSITIVE fine art and fine art prints– She calls it Inku Art.™  

“This Hyper-Green art process is changing the way fine art is made.  It is sustainable, non-toxic, planet-friendly, and made with the highest environmental value and standards available today.  In fact, it is SO safe that it is currently being used in hospitals, nurseries, and dwellings everywhere where air quality is essential.  It even meets LEED requirements in numerous categories.” says manager Steve Rice.

The process begins with McKenzie’s painting on recycled substrate with non-toxic pigments. These paints are VOC-free and are created using earth-friendly methods. The painting is then scanned using wind-powered facilities.  The image is then printed on sugarcane or bamboo fine art paper, using cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology.  The frames are made from compressed sawdust waste and the art is shipped in recycled packaging.  The entire process involves the most environmentally sensitive products and businesses available. 100% of the profits from the art is donated to environmental causes.

“Few people realize the true impact of the printing and paper pulp industries on our health and our planet.  Toxic chemicals are making their way into the water, air and soil.  The pulp and paper industry is one of the largest and most polluting industries in the world; it is the third most polluting industry in North America. The printing industry is just as polluting coupled with toxic VOC’s being released into the air and consequently our lungs!,” says gallery manager, Viv Smith.

Artist McKenzie’s message is being heard loud and clear.  Companies and Individuals designing and renovating their buildings/ homes under the LEED program are ecstatic with the new art and the company is being flooded with orders. “Our building needed Art to make it come alive.  Why would we choose art that off-gasses toxic chemicals and contributes to the pollution on our planet when there is an alternative? It was a no-brainer,” says Architect and Green Designer Albert Cook.

Inku Art.™  will soon be seen aboard the Green Train.  “I am honored to be part of The Green Train.  Their message promotes environmental awareness, education, and unity across America. The project will change our Planet in an awe inspiring way.  Knowledge is power. ” says Artist McKenzie.

To read more about Inku Art.™  , Artist McKenzie, or The Green Train please visit www.McKenzieArtStudio.com
McKenzie’s paintings have been featured at charitable events with celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Ellen Degeneres, George Clooney, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and many others.

The Green Train Project

 The Green Train – a rockin’ and rollin’ trek across the nation that will educate, entertain and change our world, one mile at a time!

 

Top-notch entertainers will be participating in a series of 30 live “whistle-stop” performances along the cross country route. Celebrities, environmentalists and sport figures will join in on the act either in person or via satellite. Environmental organizations and groups will be providing factual information, answering questions and providing solutions as the train travels from rural communities to large cities.

Years in the making, the Green Train Project is the brainchild of Robert Wolf, organizer of the mega-successful “We are the World” simulcast held in 1985. When the train departs Portland in April, it will mark the 25th anniversary of the simulcast.

The final destination for the Green Train will be Washington D.C. where a show-stopping concert will take place. Wolf will be on hand asking all Americans to unite by turning off the tap, switching off light bulbs and unplugging the toaster. People will be able to see how much water and energy has been saved.  A European journey is also planned for 2011.

Eco Art to Save the Planet August 8, 2008

 

First Ever Eco-Friendly Fine Art Prints that Raise Awareness and Funds for Green Causes

Laguna Beach, Ca  

Award-winning Fine Artist McKenzie is often referred to as the “Hollywood Charity Artist” for her tireless efforts to support causes close to her heart using her paintings as a catalyst for change.  McKenzie, one of the top selling artists in the country, has sold thousands of fine art prints of her masterful paintings.  It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with a form of Lupus, thought to be brought on by contact with environmental toxins, that she began her passionate study of the 125 Billion dollar Printing/Paper/Pulp Industries; which happen to be among the #1 and #3 polluters on the Planet.

“McKenzie’s Doctor suspected that the solvents used in her oil paintings, mixed media processes, and print-making could have triggered the medical condition,” says Manager Steve Rice. “She formed a team of experts, and together they created the first ever, start-to-finish, Eco-Friendly Art Print Series that raises funds for Environmental causes.  100% of the Profits are Donated!”.

Artist McKenzie now creates her original paintings with proprietary solvent free paints on 100% natural canvas.  The paintings are converted into fine art prints on Bamboo Fine Art Paper using Eco-Friendly Inks and framed with Sustainable Wooden Frames.

“The best part is that I can have a gorgeous collectible piece of art on my wall, and I know that making it did not hurt the environment, in fact, it helped the environment by RAISING money for causes that protect the environment.  It is the coolest thing ever!” says long-time McKenzie collector, Vienna Townsend.

Artist McKenzie is on a crusade to increase world-wide awareness of these industries and their practices.  “As with anything, knowledge is power.  If people understand the environmental damage being done they will pressure the industries into greening their practices,” says the Artist. “We are asking everyone to watch the video and pass it on to 2 or 3 friends.”

The video can be watched on www.Revver.com, (Search “Artist McKenzie”) and generates revenue for every view. 100% of the revenue will also be donated to Green Causes. “I am passing the video on to all of my friends. I am in college and  I can’t afford to buy the art, or donate thousands to Green Causes…but I can spread the word by forwarding the video.  I feel like I am doing something to make a difference” says Jacob Wineman.

McKenzie’s Fine Art Eco Prints are currently available in select Fine Art Galleries, Green Online Stores, and www.EcoFyEstore.com

For more information about the artist,  please visit:  www. McKenzieArtStudio.com

Green printing helps preserve forests and forest habitats.

• A forest area the size of 20 football fields is lost every minute to paper production. (envirofacts.com)
• The Environmental Defense Fund estimates that 90 percent of the printing and writing paper in the United States is produced from virgin wood pulp. Producing 2,000 pounds (one ton) of virgin uncoated paper requires 6,000 pounds of wood.
• Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves the equivalent of 24 trees (forty feet in height and 6-8 inches in diameter). (conservatree.org)
• 42% of all the wood harvested for industrial purposes in the world goes to making paper. (woodwise.org)
• The magazine industry harvests more than 30 million trees every year for paper. That’s more than one tree every second. (woodwise.org)
• More than 70% of the paper in the world is made from wood taken from forests in regions with ecologically valuable, biologically diverse habitat. (woodwise.org)
• Tree plantations are home to about 90% fewer species than the forests that preceded them. (woodwise.org)

Eco-friendly printing helps keep toxic chemicals out of our environment and generates far fewer greenhouse gasses compared to conventional printing.

• The printing industry is the single largest polluter in the world. It is also the third largest consumer of fossil fuels, after the automobile and steel-manufacturing industries.
• The pulp and paper industry is the third largest industrial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, after the chemical and steel industries, in the 30 nations of the OECD, of which the US is a member. (woodwise.org)
• Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves 4,100-kilowatt hours of electricity and 60 pounds of air pollution. (Californians Against Waste)

Printing green requires much less water than conventional printing.

• Producing a ton of virgin uncoated paper requires 19,075 gallons of water. (Environmental Defense Fund)
• Producing a ton of paper using 100% post-consumer copy paper rather than virgin pulp saves 7,000 gallons of water. (Californians Against Waste)
• The pulp and paper industry is the largest industrial consumer of water among OECD nations. (woodwise.org)
• Printers use trillions of gallons of water, which then has to be treated because of its toxicity.Green printing reduces the amount of solid waste going into landfills.
• Producing 2,000 pounds of virgin uncoated paper generates 2,278 pounds of solid waste. In other words, conventional paper production creates more waste than paper. (Environmental Defense Fund)
• The use of adhesives and foils in some conventional papers renders the final product un-recyclable. Millions of un-recyclable paper products are manufactured every day, all destined to wind up in landfills.

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First Ever Eco-Friendly Art Print Series and it Benefits Environmental Causes June 23, 2008

Artist McKenzie Donates 100% of profits from premier Eco Friendly Art Print Series to Support Earth Causes.

HOLLYWOOD, CA., June 23, 2008 -Award-winning Artist
McKenzie, whose original paintings are collected around the world, has released the First-Ever Earth-Friendly Art Print Series to raise funds to benefit Environmental Causes. “It completes the circle! Earth friendly
Art Prints with sustainable wood frames…and 100% of the profits are donated to help save the Planet. It is a no-brainer!”, says McKenzie Art collector at a recent release party.

“Many people don’t realize that the Printing Industry is the single largest
polluter in the world. It is also the third largest consumer of fossil fuels
following the automobile and steel-manufacturing industries. The paper and pulp industry
is the third largest industrial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.!  We have worked long and hard at the McKenzie Art Studio to find a way to create an Eco Friendly Collectible Art Print that is from Start-to-Finish, earth friendly”, says Manager Steven Rice, “We have done just that!”

The “Hollywood Charity Artist” has long been recognized for her tireless efforts to raise funds and awareness for causes close to her heart using her paintings as a catalyst for change. In fact, The McKenzie Art Studio is in middle of an aggressive campaign to generate $1 Million dollars for charitable causes. “The Eco Art print series is a natural progression for us at the Gallery. McKenzie has always been passionate about the environment and since her
illness, has been on a fervent mission to make people aware of the toxins polluting our planet. It is our goal to help create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment”, says Gallery Coordinator Viv Smith.

How is it Done?

1. Artist McKenzie creates the Original Paintings using earth friendly paints made from natural, organic, non-toxic sources. 

2. The paintings are then scanned and printed using a “Green Printer”. This business is committed to improving the planet. Our printing partner donates a portion of its’ revenues to environmental organizations. 

3. The Collectible Limited Edition Art Prints are reproduced on high-quality renewable Hahnemühle Bamboo paper made with pure spring water. This is the FIRST EVER Fine Art paper made from bamboo fibers.
Hahnemühle donates a portion of the revenues to supporting environmental projects. 

4. Sustainable Forest Frames. We are committed to reducing our
environmental footprint in every possible way. The frames we use are never made from endangered species wood or protected forests. The wood materials come from managed forests. A Managed Forest is like a farm yield from a rotating crop. The crop gets replanted for later yields.

5. Donate. Donate. Donate. Donate. The 4x plan. A percentage of the printer’s revenue goes towards saving the environment. A percentage of the paper manufacturer’s revenue goes towards saving the environment. A percentage of the framer’s revenue goes towards saving the environment. Lastly, 100% of the profits from the Artist’s Revenue at
EcofyEstore.com goes towards saving the environment! 

Why are We Doing It?

Our mission at the EcofyEstore.com , and
McKenzieArtStudio.com is to lead the way in sustainable, environmentally responsible, Green Living Style. We call it “Eco Style with a Conscience”. We aim to be the number one resource for Eco Art and to change the Art Printing Industry as a whole. 

“An Eco Art purchase from EcofyEstore.com
may not appear to make a discernable difference, but the reality is that is creates a growing wave in the Art Industry and the Economy. When a large amount of people begin supporting Sustainable, Green businesses, these waves begin to have a profound effect on our Planet and our Society”, says Artist McKenzie. “Only by the majority of us taking action and being
Green Consumers will we begin to reduce the damage to our planet and eco-systems. I believe it is our responsibility to demonstrate that we can successfully align
art, business, social, and environmental interests to build a more sustainable future
for all of us.” 

The Eco Art Print Series by Artist McKenzie is available at http://www.EcoFyEstore.com and at Fine Art Galleries around the world. The print series will soon be featured in an upcoming Television Documentary and in an Eco-Friendly Collectible Art Book on the career of the artist.

For more information please contact the studio directly at 888-368-5213. 

About the Artist: McKenzie is the winner of the first Annual ARTV Fine Art
Awards for Mixed Media. Her art is in galleries across the United States and has
been featured in many publications, installations and films. There are waiting
lists for her original paintings. She and her art have appeared at many
environmental and charitable  fundraising events with celebrity guests such
as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton, Natalie Portman,
Harrison Ford, and many others.

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Artist McKenzie Eco-Friendly “Nature Series” Art Prints Slideshow May 28, 2008

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Eco Print Nature Series by Artist McKenzie May 19, 2008

Eco Print Nature Series first release! Visit www.mckenzieartstudio.com for more information

 

Natalie Portman has been named the most eco-friendly Celebrity May 8, 2008

 

 

Natalie Portman has been named the most eco-friendly star. She tops the list

 

of celebrities who go out of their way for the planet.The Hollywood actress won special mention by campaigners at the Green website: http://www.grist.org They praised her work to save gorillas in Rwanda, her role as the spokesperson of a low-energy lightbulb company and the launch of her vegan shoe company.

Also, the organizers singled out a handful of celebrity “A-listers” as non-environmentally friendly.

The worst offenders were: David Beckham, because of the amount of airplane flights he takes annually; British model Elizabeth Hurley, for flying 250 guests to her 2007 wedding in India, and the Spice Girls, for their use of private jets

 

Amazing video showing Artist McKenzie’s painting coming together in 20 seconds. May 8, 2008

Amazing video showing Artist McKenzie’s painting coming together in 20 seconds. Time lapse technology compresses 30+ hours of painting into 20 Seconds! Very cool!! All the profits(100%)from her website go to Charity… www.McKenzieArtStudio.com

Artist McKenzie announces Art to Change the World Project March 5, 2008

Artist McKenzie announces Art to Change the World
Project

Film, Book, and Website project
aims to bring together artists from around the world to effect global
change

Source: JAMES BANTA, World Art Press,  Mar
04, 2008 20:10:38

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar 04, 2008 –
Award-winning Artist McKenzie known as the “Hollywood Charity Artist” has
partnered with Liquid Studios, Inc. to create the Art to Change the World
Project. The project bring together artists from around the globe, representing
all types of art whose only commonality is the underlying message of optimism.  

The Art to Change the
World Project has aggressive plans to bring it’s top 100 artists
together in a film, book, and a dedicated website production. “We plan to do
this in a big way. There are over 50 Million artists working today. That is a
tremendous force that could be coming together to effect change,” says manager,
Steve Rice. “We will be donating 100% of the profits from the project to
charities and organizations we believe in. ”
Artist McKenzie is leading the project. “I have
always been passionate about making a difference in this world we all share. My
vision for this project is to increase awareness though Art–Embrace hope,
peace, and encourage care for our people, the earth and its’ resources. We can
achieve this by coming together and being a force for positive change”, says the
Artist. 
The Art to Change the World Project,
will begin as a global art competition with a surprise high-profile celebrity
judge. All artists are encouraged to submit 1-5 images. The subject matter may
depict virtually anything as long as the ultimate message is positive. Please
visit www.McKenzieArtStudio.com for
more information.
“Many people are of the belief that we
co-create our reality through our thoughts. Positive art images possess the
power to spark change on a global scale by impacting its’ viewers on an
emotional level,” says Vivian Smith, Gallery manager.   “We need to take better
care of each other and the planet.”  
The McKenzie Gallery, Liquid Studios, Inc. and
www.McKenzieArtStudio.com are
socially conscious businesses that donate all of their profits to causes close
to their hearts. Please visit us and join our efforts to “make a difference”. 

Mission statement: “To conquer the challenges
we are facing in the world today; we must all focus on a greater sense of
responsibility. We must begin to work not only for ourselves, our family and
country… but also for the benefit of all of us on this planet. Global concern
and responsibility is the launching pad for peace and the proper care of our
environment. We hope to stimulate change and create a shift in the world’s
consciousness through Art.” www.mckenzieartstudio.com and
the www.arttochangetheworldproject
.com
About McKenzie:
Artist McKenzie is the winner of the 1st ever
ARTV Fine Art Awards for Mixed Media. Her
art is collected around the world and seen in galleries, from Florida
to California.
She supports organizations such as: Global
Green, Humane Society, Red Cross, UNICEF, One Campaign, Save the Children and many, many
others. She has appeared in numerous Hollywood fundraising events whose guests
included Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Teri Hatcher,
and more.

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Artist McKenzie releases Paintings to Benefit the Humane Society February 14, 2008

Artist McKenzie, known for her tireless efforts to raise funds for charities through her art, has released a new painting series to benefit the Humane Society.
 
“She has donated the proceeds of many of her paintings to the Humane Society….but this is the first time that she has dedicated an entire series” says her Manager, Steve Rice “We are hoping to really make a difference.”
 
Artist McKenzie, winner of the first annual ARTV Fine Art Awards for mixed media has dedicated her life to raising awareness and funds for causes close to her heart.  She embarked on her “Million Dollar” campaign last year in which she hopes to raise $1 Million dollars through her art and by sparking others to action.  “I have been a huge fan of the Humane Society for a long time now. I am very passionate about the ballot initiative campaign to place the California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act on the November 2008 ballot” says the artist. “As well as the whole organizations’ goals. I hope to raise awareness and funds through my art and website.  “
 
The website, www.McKenzieArtStudio.com will direct  visitors to the Humane Society and the California initiative link.  “There are only two weeks left to gather signatures.  Time is running out” says the Gallery manager.
 
Starting tomorrow, 2 NEW paintings per week will be released to benefit the organization. Limited edition prints on a revolutionary new metallic-based paper  will be offered.  These prints are numbered and signed by the artist and will come with a registered certificate through Fine Arts Title Registry.  Prints will start at $250 and come mounted and ready to frame.  These prints will directly benefit the Humane Society. Posters will also be available.
 
For further information please feel free to contact the gallery directly at 888-369-5213 or visit www.mckenzieartstudio.com 

ARTIST MCKENZIE “AWARENESS=CHANGE” OIL PAINTING SERIES October 30, 2007

Artist McKenzie announces Awareness Campaign  Award-winning Artist McKenzie will unveil newest painting series, Awareness equals Change  Hollywood Artist McKenzie, who is famous for her philanthropic endeavors, will release her newest Mixed Media Painting series for the Holidays.  The series is entitled,  “Awareness = Change” which was created specifically to garner attentiveness to issues plaguing our world.  “ I believe that very few of us alone have the greatness to change the world…but each of us can work to change a small portion…which together…can effect a generation!  Awareness is the catalyst to all change.”    McKenzie’s newest Oil Painting series depicts serene settings, which upon closer inspection, reveal hidden images warranting attention and change.  “I am mesmerized by her paintings,” says Art Columnist Lynne Reed, “The images hidden within the artwork represent the problems facing society which are not necessarily apparent upon a cursory glance.  They are problems needing a deeper look. Her paintings emphasize this need while still focusing on the beauty and good in the world. I am a fan.”  Artist McKenzie will reveal her newest series through a high profile, star-studded Fundraising event to be announced on her website the first week in November.  Tickets to the event and free prizes will be given away to lucky fans and collectors who sign up on the artist’s website. www.mckenzieartstudio.com Click here to read more.  Past fundraising events have included celebrities such as Ray Romano, Teri Hatcher, Lucy Lawless, Randy Jackson, Aly and AJ, Candice Bergen, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and many more.  The “Awareness=Change” Series follows the Sold Out Tuscany/Italy Series which is currently being televised on Cable stations in both New Jersey and Hawaii.  Click here:  http://mckenzieartstudio.com/Photoshow_Artist_McKenzie_Italy.html to view a slideshow presentation of this series. 

100% of the profits from this new series will benefit charity.  This is just one of many fundraising campaigns which contribute to The McKenzie Gallery’s goal of $1 Million dollars a year for charity.  Please support our efforts to make a better world.

 

Please be sure to download the FREE Artist McKenzie Tuscany Screensaver here

 

PLEASE VISIT WWW.RAISINGAWARENESS.ORG

 

Donate to the organization of your choice Fair Buying: Buy fair-traded products from developing countries and from manufacturers that donateFair gifts: make presents of a charitable donation to your friends and family Fair holiday: make your holidays “socially conscious” Fair internet: surf and shop – Change slightly your buying and internet habits and make “free donations” Give in-kind and recycle: Collect unused goods from family friends and colleagues and donate them Donate your brain - and its creations - to nonprofit sites and projects, to teachers and school kids; publish valuable content on a website, a blog, a wiki Raise funds for charities: more than your own money… Volunteer and work: volunteer your skills and your time on the field or remotely, or start a career in the nonprofit RAISE AWARENESS Keep yourself informed and talk about it with your family, friends and colleagues, or campaign about itPressure foundations, politicians, companies and wealthy individuals to give more money more wisely, or operate in developing countries and sensitive areas (e.g. biotech) to respect ethics and fairness Promote social awareness initiatives. Many things can multiply your voice – in little time Fair Wear: use clothes or use accessories that remind everyone of a just cause Pressure foundations, politicians, companies and wealthy individuals to give more money more wisely, or operate in developing countries and sensitive areas (e.g. biotech) to respect ethics and fairness and involve more people and the media in doing so with you Educate: Raise your kids’ awareness of important issues and have them participate in meaningful activities such an e-mail “pen pal” program. Improve the nonprofit world: help professionalize this industry, connect key people with and within nonprofits, search for advice