Welcome to Picton Studio.
Welcome to also to Pictonsuburbia , a creative venture of Picton Studio, which is situated in the glorious city of Brisbane. It is from his Moorooka-based studio that illustrator and visual artist Ropati shares his own take on the city and its surrounding suburbs —turning familiar streets, buildings, and local spots into bold, layered digital collages that acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of the city’s history and era defined culture as expressed through the physical structures that endure.
It’s a bit nostalgic, a bit contemporary, but mostly about the places that bring feelings of fascination and pride to Brisbanites, and enjoyment and a bit envy to those who visit.
Have a wander, see what catches your eye, and explore a mix of artwork and exclusive merch pieces inspired by the places we know and love. If you’ve ever felt connected to a street, a building, a hotel or a skyline—this is for you.
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- SUBURBS A-E
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FOCUS SUBURBS: HERITAGE-LISTED
- GRACEVILLE
- MILTON
- PADDINGTON
HERITAGE HOTELS
- HERITAGE HOTELS: A-N
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BRISBANE HERITAGE ICONS
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ART PRINTS
A standout highlight of Picton Studio’s collection is its beautifully crafted series...
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GREETING CARDS
Sending greeting cards featuring Brisbane’s heritage sites is a thoughtful and meaningful...
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TEA TOWELS
Picton Studio’s tea towel collection combines everyday practicality with a celebration of...
SEARCH BY SUBURB
SUBURBS: A-E
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Acacia Ridge Collection
ACACIA RIDGE SUBURB Acacia Ridge is a southern suburb of Brisbane, located...
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Albion Collection
Albion, an inner north‑eastern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects...
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Annerley Collection
Annerley, an inner‑southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects its...
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Auchenflower Collection
Auchenflower, an inner‑western riverside suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects...
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Bowen Hills Collection
Bowen Hills is one of Brisbane’s oldest inner suburbs, with a history...
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Brisbane CBD Collection
Brisbane’s CBD is home to a rich collection of heritage-listed buildings that...
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Bulimba Collection
Bulimba, one of Brisbane’s oldest riverside suburbs, has a history that reflects...
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Coopers Plains Collection
Coopers Plains, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a long history dating...
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Coorparoo Collection
Coorparoo, a suburb located to the south-east of Brisbane’s central business district,...
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Dutton Park Collection
Dutton Park, an inner‑southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history shaped by...
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Eight Mile Plains Collection.
Eight Mile Plains, located in Brisbane’s southern suburbs, has a history that...
SUBURBS: F-J
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Fairfield Collection
Fairfield, an inner‑southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history shaped by its...
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Fortitude Valley Collection
Fortitude Valley, one of Brisbane’s oldest and most vibrant inner‑city suburbs, has...
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Graceville Collection
Graceville, a riverside suburb in Brisbane’s south‑west, has a history that reflects...
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Greenslopes Collection
Greenslopes, a suburb located about 6 kilometres south of Brisbane’s CBD, has...
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Holland Park Collection
Holland Park, a suburb located about 9 kilometres south-east of Brisbane’s central...
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Inala Collection
Inala, a suburb in south-west Brisbane, has a history closely tied to...
SUBURBS: K-O
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Kangaroo Point Collection
Kangaroo Point is one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs, with a history that...
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Lota Collection
Lota is a quiet bayside suburb of Brisbane with a history closely...
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Manly Collection
Manly, a bayside suburb of Brisbane, has a history shaped by its...
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Milton Collection
Milton, an inner‑city riverside suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects...
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Moorooka Collection
Moorooka, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects its...
SUBURBS: P-Z
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Paddington Collection
Paddington, an inner-west suburb of Brisbane, developed during the mid to late...
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Red Hill Collection
Red Hill is one of Brisbane’s oldest inner-city suburbs, with a history...
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Rocklea Collection
Rocklea, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history closely tied to...
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Salisbury Collection
Salisbury, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects its...
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South Brisbane Collection
South Brisbane is one of Brisbane’s oldest and most historically significant suburbs,...
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Stones Corner Collection
Stones Corner, an inner-southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects...
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Tarragindi Collection
Tarragindi, a southern suburb of Brisbane, has a history that reflects its...
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Toowong Collection
Toowong, an inner-western suburb of Brisbane, has a rich history shaped by...
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Woolloongabba Collection
Woolloongabba is one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs, with a history shaped by...
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Wynnum Collection
Wynnum, a bayside suburb of Brisbane, has a history closely connected to...
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Yeronga Collection
Yeronga, a riverside suburb in Brisbane, has a long history shaped by...
FOCUS COLLECTIONS: HERITAGE-LISTED
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Focus: Graceville Heritage-Listed Properties
Graceville in Brisbane developed as a residential suburb in the late 19th...
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Focus: Milton Heritage-Listed Properties
Milton in Brisbane has a rich history reflected in its heritage‑listed properties,...
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Focus: Paddington Heritage-Listed Properties
Paddington in Brisbane is renowned for its large concentration of heritage‑listed properties,...
HERITAGE HOTEL COLLECTIONS
HERITAGE HOTELS: A-N
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The Broadway Hotel: Woolloongabba
The Broadway Hotel, Woolloongabba is one of Brisbane’s most notable heritage‑listed buildings,...
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The Brunswick Hotel: Fortitude Valley
The Brunswick Hotel in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, is a historic pub dating...
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Chardon’s Corner Hotel: Chardon’s Corner
Chardon’s Corner Hotel, located in Annerley, Brisbane, has a long history dating...
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Clarence Corner Hotel: Woolloongabba
The Clarence Corner Hotel in Woolloongabba has a history that reflects the...
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The Eight Mile Plains Hotel: Eight Mile Plains
The Eight Mile Plains Hotel, originally established in 1865 as Baker’s Hotel,...
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Empire Hotel: Fortitude Valley
The Empire Hotel - 1888The Empire Hotel in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, is...
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The Junction Hotel: Annerley
The Junction Hotel, established in 1885, occupies a prominent site at the...
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The Morrison Hotel: Woolloongabba
The Morrison Hotel, constructed in 1927, is the latest in a succession...
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Norman Hotel: Woolloongabba
The Norman Hotel, established in 1889, is one of Brisbane’s most enduring...
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The Normanby Hotel: Red Hill
The Normanby Hotel, constructed in 1890, replaced an earlier hotel established on...
HERITAGE HOTELS: O-Z
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The Oriental Hotel: Fortitude Valley
The Oriental Hotel in Fortitude Valley, now known as the Wickham Hotel,...
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The Redbrick Hotel: Woolloongabba
The Redbrick Hotel, originally built in 1890 as Burke’s Hotel, was established...
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The Regatta Hotel: Toowong
The Regatta Hotel, located in Toowong along the Brisbane River, is one...
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The Rocklea Hotel: Rocklea
The Rocklea Hotel is one of Brisbane’s longstanding suburban pubs, with origins...
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Story Bridge Hotel : Kangaroo Point
The Story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane is one of the city’s most...
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Transcontinental Hotel: Brisbane CBD
The Transcontinental Hotel in Brisbane’s CBD is a heritage-listed hotel dating from...
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Treasury Hotel: Brisbane CBD
The Treasury Hotel in Brisbane is a significant heritage-listed building that dates...
BRISBANE HERITAGE ICONS
BRISBANE HERITAGE ICONS: A-L
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Boggo Road Gaol: Dutton Park
Boggo Road Gaol, located in Dutton Park, Brisbane, is one of Queensland’s...
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Brisbane Powerhouse: New Farm
The Brisbane Powerhouse, located in New Farm, has a rich history that...
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Castlemaine Perkins Brewery: Milton
The Castlemaine Brewery at Milton in Brisbane has a long and significant...
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Central Station: Brisbane CBD
Central railway station, Brisbane is one of the city’s most important transport...
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Custom House: Brisbane Custom House
The Customs House Brisbane, located along the Brisbane River in the CBD,...
BRISBANE HERITAGE ICONS: M-Z
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Perkins Wine and Spirits Store: Brisbane CBD
The Perkins wine and spirits store in Brisbane was closely linked to...
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Queensland National Bank: Brisbane CBD
The Queensland National Bank in Brisbane’s CBD was one of the most...
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Sky Needle : South Brisbane
The Sky Needle in South Brisbane is a distinctive landmark originally built...
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Toohey Forest: Nathan
Toohey Forest, located in Brisbane’s southern suburbs, has a long and layered...