Behind the Paint
Mackenzie Cantor Mackenzie Cantor

Behind the Paint

I get asked a lot about how my paintings come together—how I go from an idea to a finished piece that ends up on a wall, in a gallery, or in someone’s home. So today, I want to break down my process, give you a look behind the scenes, and share where you can see the newest work first.

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Sleeping with a key
Mackenzie Cantor Mackenzie Cantor

Sleeping with a key

Some of my best paintings begin in the space between waking and sleep. It’s a strange, fluid place—where images arrive fully formed, compositions align themselves effortlessly, and colors seem richer than reality. I enter this space consciously, guiding my dreams to explore ideas, refine concepts, and even paint before I ever touch a canvas.

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