Across the Hilltops
Every Friday 12 September – 24 October 10am – 3pm
The glorious landscapes of the Hilltops Region by the Artists that live there. Paintings, drawing, sculputre, prints & more.
Young Society of Artists Inc. is a non -profit organization that strives to encourage and promote public awareness and appreciation of fine art. We are currently working closely with and are supported by Hilltops Arts Inc and Southern Tablelands Arts to further promote art in the Hilltops region of Young, Boorowa, Harden Murrumburrah and surrounding villages.
Friday 12 Sept at 11am Opening celebration – Join us in celebration of this beautiful exhibition with morning tea followed by a curatorial floor.
Scroll down for a full list of works with details & prices.
Open every Friday 10am-3pm
Main Gallery
Ang Hart [Boorowa]
Reflections 2024
Synthetic Polymer on Canvas (framed) 53 x 42 cm
$440 enquire about this work
Experience the captivating world of Ang Hart, where every brushstroke tells a story, every colour evokes an emotion, and every artwork is a testament to courage, wisdom, and hope.
Ang Hart [Boorowa]
The Shepherd’s Parth 2024
Synthetic Polymer on Canvas 40cm x 29.5cm
$440 enquire about this work
Contemporary Australian Abstract Artist
Ang Hart captures the essence of the Australian physical and cultural landscape and infuses it into her canvases with bold colours, abundant textures and a touch of cheekiness.
Ang is a dynamic artist and psychologist whose work pulses with vibrant energy and introspective depth, rooted in the tranquil beauty of the Hilltops region in NSW.
Judy McAlister [Young]
Sheep and Canola 2025
Woven Hanging /Threads & Embroidery
$120 enquire about this work
Judy was recently featured as a guest artist in the Young Society Artists Burrangong Gallery Fibre Exhibition. This wall hanging is part of her exhibit, “Threads & Embroidery.”
Judy McAlister [Young]
Mother Alpaca & Baby
Acrylic on canvas 50cm x 70cm
$200 enquire about this work
Judy McAlister of Young prefers to paint mostly birds’ people and landscapes in acrylic on canvas. However, she has been known to explore many other media including wire sculpture, weaving, basketry, raffia hat making, quilting & embroidery. Her latest challenge is learning to spin. She loves living in the Hilltops area and this environment is reflected in her work
Robyn Moore [Young]
Morning Chater 2024
Porcelain Dish 20cm x 20cm
$80 enquire about this work
Relaxing in the garden these little wrens can often be seen fossicking under the bushes or in our lovely local wattle trees
Judy Barker [Murringo]
Shadows 2025
Acrylic 50cm x 70cm
Price $400 enquire about this work
Shadows’ depicts a scene of box woodland at sunset. These habitats are unfortunately becoming less common around the Hilltops region
Robyn Moore [ Young ]
Cherry Time 2024
Porcelain Bowl 17cm x 30cm
$80 enquire about this work
What a better way to offer our local produce than to serve it in a never-ending bowl of cherries.
Judy Barker [Murringo]
Throw Your Arms Around Me 2025
Mixed media 50cm x 70cm
Price $350 enquire about this work
Throw Your Arms Around You is a mixed media work that grew out of a piece of paper used to clean my printing roller. When I looked again I saw two people with their arms around each other. Applying pieces of geli printed paper resulted in this collage. The Hilltops region is one of rich community connections and this work illustrates how we can come together to help each other.
David Henderson [Galong]
Femform 2022
Mixed medium on paper/canvas 50cm x 60cm
Price: $NFS
Industrial Designer
Ex – Organic Garlic Farmer
Life Drawer
David Henderson [Galong]
Olivia 2024
Charcoal Pencil on paper/canvas 50 x 740cm
$NFS
Industrial Designer
Ex – Organic Garlic Farmer
Life Drawer
David Henderson [Galong]
Chris 2023
Pastel on paper/canvas 50 x 70cm
$NFS
Industrial Designer
Ex – Organic Garlic Farmer
Life Drawer
Ladies Gallery
Liz Bray [Young]
The Shearing Shed 2025
Mixed Media 35cm x 45cm
$240 enquire about this work
The Shearing Shed Although I have family connections to the Hilltops; I only moved here permanently a bit over a year ago. So, I’m still discovering – inhaling! – my surroundings. When the Young Society of Artists set a challenge to create works based in the landscape, I decided to piece together an image using elements from within that landscape: prints and rubbings of leaves from the trees on our block. The hills and sky are based on the view from our front windows; the beautiful shearing shed is inspired by one on a friend’s property.
Heather Ruhl [Young]
Murringo Gap Picnic Area 2025
Oil on canvas 30cm x 40cm
$180 enquire about this work
Heather says “I am not a prolific painter, but my art journey is endless. I enjoy creating images from my surroundings, when at home or travelling the Australian landscape. Nature is my biggest inspiration and has influenced my art for many years”
Heather Ruhl [Young]
Gumleaf Colours 2024
Mixed Mediums water colour & ink on paper 53cm x 73cm
$200 enquire about this work
Gum trees in the Hilltops, with their changing colours and delicate blossoms greatly influence my art.
Their slender coloured leaves shift from olive to amber and crimson, adding vibrancy and texture to the landscape. The varied native gums also bring movement and interest to the landscape.
Leigh Langfield [Young]
Dusting Up After Cherries 2025
Porcelain Dustpan & Brush 16cm x 16cm
$65 enquire about this work
After visiting the Hilltops, you will find a cherry seed or two under the Table.
Karolyn Davey [Young]
Auras of Flora 2025
Acrylic on canvas 40cm x 50cm
$150 enquire about this work
Spring is here and the landscape is popping with new life and so many happy colours after the cold barren winter months. This has inspired my painting of many colours.
Karolyn Davey [Young]
Sky Scape 2025
Acrylic on canvas 40cm x 50cm
$150 enquire about this work
I had my first art class at 60yrs old and since then have tried many modalities. Over the past few years, I have fallen into the “pouring paint realm” which really fascinates me. For this project I was especially inspired by the ever-changing view I see as I look up to nature’s overhead gallery.
Maree Myhill [Young}
Chinese Tribute Gardens 2025
Photography 32cm x 42cm
$150 enquire about this work
The Chinese Tribute Gardens at Young is a beautiful area to explore – with sculptures, structures, gardens, bridges, paths, picnic areas, BBQs, seating, and loads of bird life at Chinaman’s Dam. A place of tranquillity and history, going back to the gold mining days. A peaceful retreat in the Hilltops to enjoy natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Entry is free.
Maree Myhill [Young}
Murringo Gap 2025
Photography 32cm x 42cm
$150 enquire about this work
Murringo gap is a pass through the sides of a rift valley formation that extends between Young & Cowra. A beautiful spot to visit, relax, enjoy a picnic and the tranquillity.
Sue Stevens Jones [Kingsvale]
Cherry Cat 2024
Acrylic 35cm x 45cm
$195 enquire about this work
After retiring, Sue joined the YSA and attended every available workshop, searching for joy in painting. Soon realising her inspiration n was always there: animals and their wonderful caricatures.
Sue Stevens Jones [Kingsvale]
Mopoke Owl 2024
Acrylic 35cm x 45cm
$195 enquire about this work
Sue Stevens Jones [Kingsvale]
Galah 2024
Acrylic 35cm x 45cm
$195 enquire about this work
Sue Stevens Jones [Kingsvale]
Cherry Fowl 2024
Acrylic 35cm x 45cm
$195 enquire about this work
Liz Bray [Young]
The Speckled Bowl Cherries 2025
Acrylic 32cm x 42cm
$140 enquire about this work
Cherries The Hilltops region is famous for its fruit growing, and we’re lucky enough to have orchardist friends who share their bounty with us: loquats, apricots, figs, nectarines, and more. The most celebrated of local crops is the cherry. In fact, Young is known as the Cherry Capital! This bunch went into a batch of jam (delicious). I was inspired by artists I met locally and online to try painting with watercolour on prepared canvas, instead of the usual paper.
Parcels Gallery
Allen Crowe [Young]
Top Creek 2023
Pastel on paper 30 cm x 40 cm
$210 enquire about this work
Allen recently began using pastels, which help him create art as his eyesight fades since they don’t require attention to detail. Top Creek is one of his favourite places for peaceful reflection.
Allen Crowe [Young ]
Valley View 2023
Acrylic on canvas 35x 45cm
$210 enquire about this work
Allen is an artist & photographer who enjoys hand tinting Black & white photos. Vally View is a painting of Murringo Gap a favourite picnic and recreational area in the Hilltops North of Murringo.
Annette Mellish [Young]
Hilltops Landscape
Pastel 43cm x 53cm
$350 enquire about this work
The pastel landscape is typical of Spring in the Hilltops Region. The vivid yellow canola flowers contrast with the lush green paddocks and occasional ominous storms threaten overhead. This scene is from the Boorowa area.
Therese Crowe [Murringo ]
Hilltops Vineyard 2025
Pastel 55 cm x 45cm
$750 enquire about this work
I love the Australian landscape, rural life and its people. These are my most common subjects. I have always been drawn to the wonder and beauty of nature, in all forms.I love to draw with pencil, as the simplicity of a line can say so much, however I like to think I have no preferred medium. I tend to use the medium which I feel best depicts the subject and mood of my painting or drawing. I enjoy living & painting the surrounding countryside in the Hilltops. There is an endless supply of inspiration with the changing seasons.
Annette Mellish [Young]
Hilltops Vibe 2024
Pastel 45cm x 55cm
$400 enquire about this work
The Hilltops Vibe is varied and atmospheric according to the changing seasons. Pastures, grazing livestock and rolling hills are characteristic of the Hilltops region, giving a felling of calm and positive energy
Margaret Atkinson [Wombat]
Gumnuts 2024
Wood Block Print 35 cm x 35cm
$250 enquire about this work
I live in the Hilltops area between Young and the village of Wombat. Surrounded by lots of native trees & shrubs which encourage many birds which I love putting into my art.
Margaret Atkinson [Wombat]
Come On Talk To Me 2024
Monoprint and Hand Coloured lino print 30cm x 30cm
$270 enquire about this work
I live in the Hilltops area between Young and the village of Wombat. Surrounded by lots of native trees & shrubs which encourage many birds which I love putting into my art.
Kirsten Griffiths {Young}
Booroolong Frog 2025
À la poupée drypoint etching 25cm x 30cm
$190 enquire about this work
This medium-sized, stream-dwelling frog was once common across eastern Australia but is now listed as endangered. They grow to about 5cm, and may be grey, brown, or olive green, with mottled markings and a white belly. Their eyes are golden with a horizontal pupil, and they have a quiet, purring call. Threats: Booroolong Frogs require a permanent flow of water. Human activity (e.g. dams, quarrying, agriculture, and introduced trees such as willow) has had a significant impact on their habitat. They are also under threat from disease and predation by introduced fish. Perunga Grasshopper (Cross-dressing Grasshopper)
Kirsten Griffiths {Young}
Booroolong Frog 2025
À la poupée drypoint etching 25cm x 30cm
$190 enquire about this work
I’m originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, but I have been living in Young since 2022. One of my favourite aspects of life here is discovering more about Australian flora and fauna. I have been drawing, painting, and printmaking for several years. I love drawing and am embarking on a two-year fulltime intensive drawing training program (through New Masters Academy). These etchings were made at the print studio in the Boorowa Museum.
Kirsten Griffiths {Young}
Perunga Grasshopper 2025
À la poupée drypoint etching 10cm x 15cm
$190 enquire about this work
This small flightless grasshopper lives in native grass tussocks and is only found in a small range around the ACT and parts of NSW (including records from Boorowa). Females are about 3cm long, and males about half that size. Although tiny, their markings and armour plating are striking, and they can jump about a metre if disturbed. They are sometimes known as the Cross-dressing Grasshopper, because they vary in colour from brown to bright green depending on how wet the season is (and thus the colour of the grass), they have a pale cross marking on their backs, and they have distinctive blue feet that look like they are wearing high-heeled shoes. Threats: Habitat loss, degradation of native grassland, invasive weeds, and wildfires.
Denise Scholz-Wulfing [Taylors Flat]
Crested Shrike-Tit 2024
Hand coloured drypoint etching with letterpress text.
60 x 70 cm
$900 enquire about this work
Leigh Langfield [Young}
Vineyardsin the Hilltops 2024
Porcelain Plate 26cm x 26cm
$70 enquire about this work
How wonderful that our ancestors brought the vineyards to the Hilltops Regions.
Young Till [Young]
Young Town 2023
Medium:
30cm x 90cm
$290 enquire about this work
Young Till is an established artist based in Young, where she runs the Forever Young Gallery. Originally from Korea, she works with various mediums, drawing inspiration from her Korean heritage and the Hilltops community.
Carmel Webb [Harden]
Hidden in the Hilltops 2025
Porcelain tray 17cm x 27cm
$65 enquire about this work
This cottage may depict the homes of our early settlers which can be found hidden throughout the Hilltops Region.
Denise Scholz-Wulfing [Taylors Flat]
Diamond Firetail 2024
Hand coloured drypoint etching
50 x 50 cm
$550 enquire about this work
These drypoint etchings are hand coloured with gouache and feature images of Vulnerable birds (as listed by the NSW department of Environment and Planning) of the Hilltops and surrounding regions. These artworks were inspired by my increasing awareness of the plight of local birds. When drawing, etching and painting a bird I like to focus on its character, not just its physical features and animate it with flick of paint on an eyebrow or a glint in the eye.
Jeff Peady [Young]
Fungi 2025 Wood
20cm x 25cm
$180 enquire about this work
Jeff Peady is one of the Hilltops Regions amazing artists. This group of Fungi brings to mind a trip through the Tasmanian forests regions where a multitude of these types grow. This group is made by carving and shaping a mixture of locally sourced timbers, including White Cedar, Osage Orange and Walnut.
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