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I’m Ali Mackie, a contemporary artist bringing joy through colourful abstract art, prints, and creative workshops. your brand

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Person drawing and coloring in a sketchbook with a colorful abstract flower design, surrounded by colored pencils, marker pens, and jars on a wooden table.
The image features called 'Bright' in large, dark pink letters, with 'by ali macko' written in pink script. Underneath, the words 'sketchbook' and 'playdate' are written in black. A colored pencil with purple and red tips is placed at the bottom of the image.

BRIGHT Sketchbook Playdates are joyful, online art classes designed to ignite confidence and fill your sketchbook with visual treasures. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, these monthly sessions offer bite-sized videos on a range of creative techniques. It's a welcome space to leave inhibitions at the door, explore new material combinations, and find joy in art-making one playful sketch at a time.

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Following the success of my work in the RA Summer Exhibition 2023, my painting, Sleeping Satellite, was selected to feature in the prestigious RA Calendar 2025.

A wall with various framed colorful paintings. The paintings include a vibrant floral still life, a potted plant on a table, a cat with a woman, a window with hanging utensils, a plant with birds, and a still life with objects on a table.

Discover my latest work during Bucks Art Weeks and at Amersham Art Unlocked, where I'm proud to exhibit and help manage this vibrant local art fair.

An art gallery or studio with a wall decorated with colorful paintings of vases and flowers. There is a wooden table with flowers, notebooks, and art supplies, and a sideboard with more vases and tulips. The scene is bright and organized.

I'm thrilled and honoured to be represented by Emily Hadley, who beautifully curates my work in her South Devon gallery and makes original art sales a joy to share.

Photo by Emily & Kevin Hadley

A framed abstract still life painting of a yellow pitcher with dark flowers and green leaves, a gray round object with small colorful accents, hanging on a white wall near a staircase with blue steps.

Watching Over

“Your painting is in situ at my house. It is hanging in our middle room where the kitchen is, and where I spend much of my time, so I get to look at it a lot. It is one of my favourite pictures.”

— Penny

Abstract painting with geometric shapes and bold colors including red, orange, blue, beige, and black, with textured brushstrokes and lines.

Cantaloupe

“Your wonderful work always makes everything in life feel just a bit more special Thank you for sending over Cantaloupe. I was lucky enough to have a good friend give me some money for Christmas to buy something I loved, and I chose the other painting of yours I've had my eye on.

— Cassandra

A watercolor painting of a vase with flowers on a white shelf with glass vases and dried branches in the background.
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