Featured member artists
Janetha Poisson
Janetha Poisson
Janetha Poisson
Janetha loves birds. From an early age she loved art, especially drawing figures and portraits which seemed to come naturally. She now explores painting Australian birds in their natural habitat, being fascinated with the Australian flora and fauna since moving from Zimbabwe. As a mainly self-taught artist, she paints subjects that touch
Janetha loves birds. From an early age she loved art, especially drawing figures and portraits which seemed to come naturally. She now explores painting Australian birds in their natural habitat, being fascinated with the Australian flora and fauna since moving from Zimbabwe. As a mainly self-taught artist, she paints subjects that touch the emotions of persons who enjoy the beauty of our surroundings, emphasising strong draughtsmanship in a fluid style with a warm, colourful palette.
Col Darley
Janetha Poisson
Janetha Poisson
Local artist and committee member, Col Darley enjoys working in pastels. His landscapes and portraits feature beautiful details and a fabulous sense of colour and tone. Col conducts a weekly workshop to share his creative talents from his studio in Callala Beach.
John Downton
Janetha Poisson
Samantha Tannous
John Downton OAM FBAS FRAS FASMA is one of Australia's finest international landscape and navy artists. John's love of the Australian bush and sea shines through in his work. The scenes he paints come alive on canvas. He captures natural beauty and tranquility in his paintings for all to admire. John Downton has held exhibitions in Sydn
John Downton OAM FBAS FRAS FASMA is one of Australia's finest international landscape and navy artists. John's love of the Australian bush and sea shines through in his work. The scenes he paints come alive on canvas. He captures natural beauty and tranquility in his paintings for all to admire. John Downton has held exhibitions in Sydney, Eden, Canberra, and internationally. Companies and public institutions have used John's work on calendars and cards. Many have John's paintings in their corporate collections in Australia around the world. John is regularly invited to judge local and regional art awards. John uses the highest quality materials in his work. His paintings are available for sale at select galleries and direct from the artist.
Samantha Tannous
Samantha Tannous
Samantha Tannous
Samantha is a fibre and textile artist working primarily in felt but also in textile printing and dyeing. Her work reflects the world around her. Samantha enjoys the technical aspect of working with textiles and the visual interest created through this medium.
Eve Smith
Samantha Tannous
Lynne Mullane
Eve loves the challenges associated with watercolour. She enjoys studying the work of both Australian and International artists. Having lived in the Shoalhaven for nine years, she still enjoys discovering new places to visit for inspiration for her works. Eve enjoys meeting new people in the art world.
Lynne Mullane
Samantha Tannous
Lynne Mullane
Lynne regularly paints and draws ‘en plein air’ at various locations around the Shoalhaven. She enjoys using a wide range of drawing materials and acrylic paints on lines. Lynne is interested in capturing the changing movement and light in the landscape through an exploration of texture and pattern. Her works develop in the studio where t
Lynne regularly paints and draws ‘en plein air’ at various locations around the Shoalhaven. She enjoys using a wide range of drawing materials and acrylic paints on lines. Lynne is interested in capturing the changing movement and light in the landscape through an exploration of texture and pattern. Her works develop in the studio where they may become more abstract or decorative. Lynne also engages in life drawing.
Martin Shaliapin
Martin Shaliapin
Martin Shaliapin
Martin has been a resident of the the Shoalhaven for around 25 years. He started painting just on 9 years ago. He mainly paints in oils and primarily depicts landscapes and seascapes from the local region as well as from his travels. He prefers compositions that appeal to him, especially ones that feature Australia’s rich, striking light.