Daydream

Coming June 2025

Daydream is a collection shaped by imagination, memory, and my deep connection to these landscapes. Each piece features a different mountain peak - some loosely inspired by real ones you might know, others completely imagined...but they’re not about the specifics; they’re about how those places felt.

Each piece sits somewhere between reality and dream: softened, abstracted, and textured like memory. Painted in cooler, earthy tones, these works carry the quiet mood of the mountains that continues to be consistent throughout my work. Daydream is my way of painting what it feels like to be in love with a place and to carry it with you long after you’ve left.

The Artist

Alexandria is a self-taught artist from Alberta, Canada, specializing in bold, textured palette knife paintings of mountain landscapes. Her work blurs the line between real and imagined, inviting viewers into scenes that feel both immersive and emotionally alive.

Inspired by a lifelong love of nature and a background in interior design, she discovered painting in 2020 - and with it, the intuitive flow of working in impasto. Using heavy-body acrylics and a palette knife, Alexandria builds sculptural layers of paint that create rhythm, depth, and movement across each piece.

“The landscapes I paint are meant to be felt as much as seen. I want the texture to guide your eye and mirror the sensory experience of being outdoors.”

Through dynamic strokes and intentional texture, she translates her connection to wild places into paintings that speak to a love of adventure, stillness, and the shifting light of the natural world.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Whyte Ave Art Walk (Edmonton), July 11-13th, 2025

Strathearn Art Walk (Edmonton), Sept 7th, 2025

Wholly Handmade (Edmonton), Oct 4 - 5th, 2025

Varscona Hotel Solo Exhibition (Edmonton), Fall 2025 (dates TBD)

You can also find Alexandria’s work hanging at The Royal Glenora Club (Edmonton), The Derrick Club (Edmonton), and Eclipse Coffee (Canmore).

  • Commission Testimonial

    “From the very beginning, Alexandria was incredibly easy to work with and always attentive to our ideas and preferences; she truly wanted our vision to shine through. Her exceptional talent truly flourished in the final piece, which exceeded all our expectations. We are so proud to hang this masterpiece and tell all our friends and family about it. We truly couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend Alexandria Mackie to anyone looking for a talented and versatile artist.”

    - Remi & Drew

  • Commission Testimonial

    "Working with Alexandria was an incredible experience! We fell in love with her original painting of the Three Sisters at the Art Walk and wanted a larger version with a few personal touches that were special to my husband and I. She not only brought our vision to life but exceeded our expectations. Her communication was excellent, and she kept us involved in her process every step of the way. On top of that, she is such a kind soul. We will definitely be collecting more of her work in the future. Thank you so much, Alex!"

    — Judy

  • Commission Testimonial

    “Trusting in Alex with this very very special and personal piece felt like a no brainer. Her work is profoundly unique, articulate and magic in a way that makes these familiar objects — mountains — feel wildly personal and intricate. To provide a simple vision of a gift I dreamt of creating, and to receive the outcome of something that will be cherished for years… it was an emotional and special journey in art. Thank you for your empathy and kindness, friend! I loved gifting this piece.”

    - Katie

  • Commission Testimonial

    “I commissioned Alexandria to paint a stunning mountain range in the Yukon that she had never seen before. You would never know this based on the painting she created. Every last detail was noticed. She provided me with updates and was open to feedback. The piece was finished in the time frame she promised and I would happily refer her to anyone who has an appreciation for mountain and nature inspired artwork.”

    - Sophia

  • Commission Testimonial

    “We thought long and hard about where to get our first custom piece of artwork and couldn’t be happier with the incredible custom portrait Alexandria created for us. It depicts a very special place that holds deep meaning for our family, making it the perfect addition to our home.

    Alexandria was fantastic to work with—she kept us updated throughout the process and made the entire experience enjoyable. Not to mention that her talent shines through in every detail of the painting, beautifully capturing the essence and emotion of the scene – the details in the clouds are our favourite. We’re so grateful for her creativity and professionalism, and we’ll treasure this meaningful masterpiece forever. Thank you, Alexandria!

    - Katie

  • Commission Testimonial

    What a special and amazing experience to have an Alexandria Mackie commissioned original! We’ve been following Alex’s art for a while, watching her evolve and also establish into her key style. We knew we wanted a piece of her artwork for our new home, but we wanted to wait for a special and unique enough moment for her to capture. We got engaged in Peru, at the Sun Gate of Ollantaytambo, and knew this was it! A 12,795 feet high Incan site with views of the Sacred Valley and snowy Veronica mountain. She captured it so so beautifully!

    We couldn’t be happier with the painting, however the whole “commissioned art” process exceeded our expectations with Alex. There was a ton of communication, from talking though canvas sizes, checking out the best walls for the piece, providing a mood board, live updates, consulting us for feedback along the way, and personally delivering the finished painting. Alex is such a talented artist, but also a top notch professional that cares about her clients. Thank you Alex!

    - May & Lee