Intuitive & Colourful Abstract art

I find relief from perfectionism and my own ridiculous standards in the exploration of colour and mark making through drawing, painting, collage, and other forms of creative play.

I am inspired by watching my young children explore materials and the freedom they have from rules and expectations, instead finding joy in the process and in learning through experimentation.

My hope is my collectors find joy and inspiration to always come back to the moment, give themselves grace, and are reminded that the secret to a beautiful life is PLAY.

Awkward family portrait at my first market stall ✅🌈😆 Eleven’s first art sale ✅ A celebratory cupcake 🧁 ✅ I loved having Eleven and Billie’s art on display alongside mine 💕✨ Next time though I’ll leave the kids at home while I s
I’m completely burnt out after doing one little market 🫣🙃 excuse me while I stare blankly into space a lot and drool over my own art closeups I took pre-market 🤤🤣 At least I know I’m onto something as it’s been a longtime since
The time is almost here when I offer these hand painted greeting cards for sale to my email subscribers 🤩🥳 It’s a great opportunity to get your hands on some original art to gift or keep for yourself ✨💕 so be sure to DM me with your email a
An early morning sketch that I felt compelled to title and sign (not my usual)… as a little reference to my mums country garden 🌸🌹🌺 although that’s not what I sat down to create that’s what emerged. I love this open way of creat
“Jess McKenzie art gives the middle finger to perfectionism. Her work helps us find the beauty and the reality in our daily struggles. That it’s ok to be, to be us and to celebrate us.”
— ZÖE KAY

Hi My name is Jess…

I’m a dirty-chai-drinking, colour-obsessed, New Zealand-born, Central Queensland dweller with two young girls.

You’ll often find me down the beach taking in the glorious Capricorn Coast, checking out the local galleries, or teaching at Aphrodite Art School.

Recently I’ve returned to a full-time role in Marketing, working for a great local family owned and operated business @ Real Estate.

This year has been a big shift toward choosing myself, implementing self care, and choosing joy.

“Jess is an amazing intuitive artist, using colour, shape & texture to create intrigue in her pieces of art. You cant help but be drawn into her pieces. They are amazing.”
— RACHEL KIERANN