Caz Mackenzie is an Orange-based painter working in acrylic and watercolour, who paints contemporary, vibrant landscapes inspired by the rolling hills, open spaces, and rural scenes of the Central West and the places she encounters when travelling. Caz’s work was shown at the Affordable Art Fairs in Brisbane and Melbourne with Tyger, and she was an Art to Art Unearthed Finalist in 2025.
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Caz MacKenzie is an artist based in Orange, NSW, on Wiradjuri Land.
A self-taught painter, Caz has always had a passion for drawing since childhood but discovered her true love for painting later in life.
Her vibrant contemporary landscapes are deeply influenced by the rolling hills, expansive skies, and rural vistas of her hometown and surrounds.
Her painting journey began as a search for a creative outlet after becoming a mother, leading her to fall in love with the medium.
Caz’s creative process is often inspired by scenic country drives with her family and nostalgic reflections on her childhood.
Starting out as a simple sketch in her travel art kit for use later on in her home studio. Caz primarily works with acrylic on canvas and watercolour on paper.
Her work aims to offer viewers a visual experience that is both uncomplicated and evocative, inviting them to connect with their own memories and imagination.
Acrylic on canvas | 50 × 50 cm | oak framed