Artist Bio: Bruce Griffiths

Artist Bio - Bruce Griffiths

Bruce has both practical & formal qualifications. Having learnt from some of the best in the world in watercolour; an emotive artist searching for mood, atmosphere, storyline & the pursuit of light focusing traditional semi realism juxtaposing impressionism in watercolour. Hon. Mention International Juried Art 2026, selected Australian representative Milan's Urbino in Acqueerello 2026, Runner Up Professional Section Watercolour Society Queensland 2025 & selected Winning Finalist 3^rd International Budapest Art Show 2025, Toowoomba Royal Show First in Watercolour 2025 & Grand Champion of Paintings 2022 & 2023. Artist in Residence Falls Creek 2025. CQU graduate, past McGregor & AOTB tutor, prize-winning artist, exhibitor & sought after for commissions & workshops. Long term watercolour tutor & member of Toowoomba Art Society. Member of Watercolour Society Queensland & Watercolour Society Victoria.

It was not always like that. Self-taught, Bruce will forever be indebted to his early days with world renowned Australian & overseas artists Robert Wade OAM, Robert Lovett, Greg Allen, David Taylor, Herman Pekel, Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic & Thomas Schaller, following that up with formal university qualifications through Central Queensland University, leading me to a more professional direction of what I am now. This is a rich heritage to widen one’s horizons.

This full-time practising artist has an art studio in Kleinton, Queensland. He engages in workshops & teaching both locally & intrastate. “Teaching makes me a better artist.” He has learnt from some of the best in the world in watercolour & it takes a while to appreciate what is important, rejecting paintings that do not meet his increasingly exacting standards. “Work like that, art will find you.”

Bruce exhibits twice a year. He conducts structured watercolour classes & travel workshops within Queensland. His sales include England, United States, New Zealand & Australia. He has a website & a social media footprint.

My Influences

Robert Wade

Robert Lovett

Greg Allen

David Taylor

Herman Pekel

Alvaro Castagnet

Joseph Zbukvic

Thomas Schaller

Greg Allen

David Taylor

Joseph Zbukvic

My Artshow Awards

		Artshow: WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY QUEENSLAND 2025 Title: The Mists Within Award: RUNNER UP PROFESSIONAL SECTION Sponsor: WSQ Prize: TBA
		Artshow: TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW 2022 Title: The Discussion Award: GRAND CHAMPION OF PAINTINGS Sponsor: TRS Prize: TBA
		Artshow: TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW 2023 Title: Tweed Reflections Award: GRAND CHAMPION OF PAINTINGS Sponsor: TRS Prize: TBA
		Artshow: INTERNATIONAL JURIED ART FLOWERS 2026 Title: Seasons Award: HONOURABLE MENTION Sponsor: TERAVARNA Prize: TBA
		Artshow: MILAN'S URBINO IN ACQUERELLO Title: Colour Of Water Award: AUSTRALIAN GOUP REPRESENTATIVE Sponsor: URBINO IN ACQUERELLO Prize: TBA