The Artist's Wall
The Artist's Wall is a space we have dedicated to both established and up-and-coming artists in our community.
Each month Picton Social features a new artist's artwork which can be admired while enjoying our great food and great coffee. It can also be purchased directly from the cafe.
If you are an artist looking to showcase your masterpieces and would love to gain a little more exposure, simply contact us via email hello@pictonsocial.com - we are always on the lookout for new artists.
Artist of the Month - January 2025 Eileen Neville
Featuring in the month of January is local artist Eileen Neville
Artist Statement – Eileen Neville I would like to acknowledge and say a big thank you to Chris and Sandra at Picton Social for hosting my exhibition over the month of January. While you’re here why not enjoy a delicious meal and beverage served up by their friendly staff.
I have always been interested in the Arts, but poor in time. In 2017 when I retired, I picked up a camera and haven’t put it down since. To me it’s like freezing a moment in time and framing it. I see the world differently now and go to places I would have never gone to before.
My first camera was a Canon and now I use a mirrorless Olympus which I’m happy with. I was lucky to have a photographic club in my area which is Macarthur Photographic Society that meet in Currans Hill. I’m grateful for what I have learnt over the years from the club and its members. I have served on the committee as the Membership Liaison Officer and at present I’m the Vice President. I have received many awards from my club over the seven years and have been encouraged to enter competitions outside the club.
Major competitions I have entered include, The Camden Show Society Inc. The Camden Art Prize and Sutherland Shire National Exhibition of Photography where many of my images were accepted and awarded. 2024 I worked with a team of photographers alongside the Camden Farms Students Society at Camden Vet Uni for the 2025 charity Calendar “Flash for Farmers” where all the profits go back to Rural Aid to help the farmers during hard times.
Some of the images on display are from around the Macarthur and Wollondilly areas. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed photographing them
Jess Hutchison - Artist
Since introducing The Artist's Wall, many of our patrons have been treated to pieces by the ever so talented Jess Hutchison. Jess' artwork is a permanent fixture in the cafe. Her bright and colourful prints adorn our bar area and have been very popular amongst our customers. All Jess Hutchison art on display in the cafe is available for purchase, inclusive of frame.
A little bit about Jess
Jess Hutchison is a self-taught artist based on the South Coast of NSW. She grew up in the Illawarra and now resides in the Shoalhaven.
Inspired by her surroundings, and with a deep love of colour, her vibrant artworks feature some of Australia's most colourful flora and fauna. She paints in a unique style that blends realism with quirky, loose and colourful lines - and she adds her signature linework eye detailing to most of her birds (a throwback to her make-up artistry background).
Working primarily with acrylic and Posca markers on canvas, she hopes to create a connection and evoke a sense of calm and happiness through her art.
Email: jess@jesshutchisonart.com
Website: www.jesshutchisonart.com
Instagram: @jesshutchison_art
Facebook: Jesshutchisonart
Fairies by Suzi-o
Suzi has been a resident of Picton for nearly 25years. Her background was in office work, publicity and Insurance, however, her real love was in art. In her spare time she was either drawing, painting, writing or baking. Anything to release her creative side.
About 5 years ago she began to use her vivid imagination to create fairies. Her fairies are unique because they are all one of a kind!
Suzi only makes originals. Never two the same!
All her fairies are recorded, tagged, named and photographed, and they are all handmade by her. She loves to use recycled materials. All fairies come in different sizes too.
She also dabbles in felting and makes the odd little creature!
A few fairies are on display at Picton Social so pop down and have a look and support small businesses in the Wollondilly.
Suzi is happy to take orders, so get in touch for a unique and original gift that will last a life time.
Email: fairiesbysuzio@gmail.com
Instagram: @fairiesbysuzio
Facebook: Fairies by Suzi O
