Mackenzie Thorpe : From the Heart

"From the Heart celebrates the fresh, unique talent of artist Mackenzie Thorpe, whose work expresses universal ideas about love, hope, and friendship. Growing up in an economically depressed area of northern England and faced with the challenge of dyslexia, Thorpe found salvation in painting and drawing. His industrial world of steelworks and shipyards paved the way for a rich tapestry of work that highlights the adventures, adversities, and lessons of growing up as an artist in this unlikely environment. Thorpe's work references people from his past and present, and the joys of their lives. The animals are people, the shadows are memories, and the shipyards are ghosts from the past. "From the Heart couples Thorpe's artwork with his story of individual triumph, the lessons he has learned, the inspiration he shares with his audience. The book shows the range of his work, which he hopes will encourage and enable people to rekindle their childhood spirits and connect with the fundamental values of truth, joy, and companionship. Mackenzie Thorpe's distinctive paintings-- ranging from vast panoramic skies full of light and splendor