Makenzy Beard
Makenzy Beard is a young Welsh portrait painter whose work has drawn international acclaim for its remarkable detail and lifelike quality. She is a Michael Harding oil paint ambassador and Rising Artist, now competing on Sky Arts Artist of the Year.
Her painting journey began during the lockdown with her mother's old paints. In just a few years she has sold work globally, exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show, and held a sellout solo exhibition. Her vibrant and expressive oil and acrylic paintings have captivated audiences worldwide.
Achievements
- — Competing on Sky Arts Artist of the Year
- — Featured on BBC News for her painting journey
- — Exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show
- — Held a sellout solo exhibition
- — Michael Harding oil paint ambassador and Rising Artist
- — International collector base, with work sold worldwide
Practice & Materials
Makenzy paints in oil and acrylic, building portraits with meticulous attention to detail and a confident, expressive use of colour. She draws inspiration from the people and landscapes around her, translating them into powerful, emotive pieces.
As a Michael Harding ambassador, she works with handmade oil colours prized for their pigment load and luminosity, qualities that support the depth and vibracy her portraits are known for.