Grand Opening
JUNE 14TH, 2025
Cat Craig x Marie McKenzie
Art Space
Photo by Lou Mora
Building a Creative Haven Together
Open Studios and a Grand Celebration Coming 6.14.25
Located side by side in downtown Ojai, Cat and Marie will each be working from their own studios while co-creating a shared space for community gatherings, workshops, celebrations, and more. This is more than a studio—it's a space for connection and creativity to thrive.
Bridge to
Kelp Jungle
New series of paintings
Now on view at Riviera Beach House
Embracing the rich colors of the rainforest...
Oil paintings on view at Riviera Beach House
In preparation for a trip to Costa Rica, Marie McKenzie’s newest oil paintings envision the world of kelp as a tropical underwater rainforest, exploring deep shadows and vibrant hues that blur the line between imagination and reality.
These new paintings are featured alongside the works of Marlene Struss in a two-person exhibit at the Riviera Beach House, presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Discover 'In Motion' exhibit at the hotel gallery through October 12th, 2025.
10% of every kelp-inspired art purchase benefits kelp restoration through SeaTrees. Learn more here.
Meet Marie
Marie McKenzie is an oil painter and sculptor based in Ojai, CA, whose artworks are inspired by the coast. Discovering kelp's vital significance and alarming decline in 2021 shifted her focus from seascapes to underwater visions, ultimately leading her to confront her fears of the ocean through freediving.
This transformative journey inspired her recent paintings. By illuminating the beauty of kelp forests, she strives to foster connection and contribute to their restoration through her partnership with SeaTrees.
Photo by Lou Mora
Best-Seller Prints
Walnut oil paintings on sustainably sourced panels or canvas. Coastal minded paintings inspired by kelp and the movement of water.
Archival print editions on Hahnemuhle bamboo textured paper protected by a plant based sleeve. These limited editions are made with sustainability in mind.
