"In a world deprived of colour I see an abundance of light." 

Internationally renowned artist Mackenzie Thorpe was raised in an industrial town in Northern England during a period of long economic hardship. Struggling with dyslexia early in his life, Mackenzie found salvation in painting and drawing. His works express an entire range of human emotion, from the special bond of love and friendship, to the importance of self reflection and individual triumphs. His works are a tribute to the creativity within all of us and are a vivid expression of hope and the human spirit.

Though influenced and inspired by Van Gogh and Rothko, Mackenzie Thorpe is a unique artist who paints obsessively whatever emerges from his complex psyche, in whichever style best communicates the message. Working primarily in pastels, his imagery ranges from funny animal characters to dark-cloaked figures carrying hearts or flowers. His palette moves from gray tones to vivid primary colors.

Notable collectors are: Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Professional Golfer David Duval, British Conservative Party Leader William Hague, and Director/Producer Cameron Mackintosh. Special Commissions include: Elton John Aids Foundation, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne's Foundation, British Dyslexia Foundation, and the British Conservative Party.

Mackenzie Thorpe is the first Western artist to be invited by the Dalai Lama to translate the Buddhist philosophy into a series of paintings and sculptures for the Kalachakra event to be held in Graz, Austria in October 2002.