Award-winning Artist McKenzie, Releases 2nd Painting for Charity to Coincide with Tom Cruise Premiere of Mission Impossible III

Artist McKenzie, who is known for her generous charity work, has made public, her newest painting entitled, “intrepidity” of celebrity Tom Cruise, whose movie, Mission Impossible 3, will open this week. Prints and posters will be available with a portion of the proceeds going to Gilda’s Club charity for individuals living with cancer.

Hollywood, Ca. (PRWEB) May 7, 2006 -- Artist McKenzie has been commissioned to create an original painting for her previously sold out celebrity series. “I am so happy that the interest in my paintings has been so immense. I believe that POP Culture has tremendous power, and that focussed in the correct way, can make this world a better place.” Says the artist, McKenzie.

McKenzie’s newest paintings have each contributed to supporting a specified charity. “Whether it is directly through fundraising or just creating awareness, McKenzie’s paintings have made a huge difference”, says publicist Gregory Brown. “Artists have a unique ablility to help the world by donating their special talents to raise money and awareness for charities. McKenzie has chosen such a path.”

McKenzie’s newest painting entitled, “Intrepidity” is the likeness of celebrity,Tom Cruise, whose movie Mission Impossible 3 premieres this week. The commissioned work is being made available as a limited edition print and also as a poster. See http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com “We want McKenzie’s work available to all people; that is why we have decided to release both editions. There is one for every budget.” Says Brown.

“I chose Tom Cruise as the subject of my latest painting because of his strength and temerity in the face of adversity. It seems so fitting that the proceeds from the painting will go to a charity where stength and fortitude seem often to be the difference between life and death.”

Proceeds from the sales of the newest painting will benefit Gilda’s club. See www.gildasclub.org. Gilda's Club is a special place where the focus is on living with cancer. And where men, women and children with any kind of cancer and their family members and friends can plan and build life-changing emotional and social support.

The poster will retail for $29.95 and the Limited edition will sell for $99.95. www.mckenzieartstudio.com/tomcruise.html Both will be available beginning May 1st on the artist’s website. “How amazingly wonderful is it that you can own a gorgeous piece of art while helping individuals in need?” says McKenzie art collector, Sheri Tweed.

“We are dedicated to beautifying the world through McKenzie’s art while helping nonprofits prosper. We unabashedly embrace pop culture to help create buzz and awareness. It is a dream come true for all of us; raising money and awareness while we make the world a better place.” says a staff member.

McKenzie is the winner of the ARTV Fine Art Awards for Mixed media. Her paintings are highly collected around the world. If you have a request for McKenzie to help with your charitable activities or for more information about her artwork , please feel free to contact us through the website http://www.mckenzieartstudio.com or directly at 888-368-5213.

Mission Impossible 3, starring Tom Cruise is scheduled to open May 5th.

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