About Julian

Born in artistic Eltham, Julian Bruere studied Graphic Design at RMIT, and embarked on numerous artistic and illustrative jobs as: a book illustrator; advertising artist; animation background artist; and real-estate artist, until becoming dedicated to teaching watercolour and working as a professional watercolour painter. He has travelled and painted in Europe (2011), New Zealand (2014), China 2016 and England (2017). Bruere is a regular exhibitor in Melbourne and has been involved in International Watercolour Exhibitions in China and Taiwan. For 15 years he was involved with FIVE, an annual group exhibition of select artists from the Victorian Artists Society. As the President of the Australian Society of Marine Artists he organises the ASMA National Exhibitions in Melbourne.

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Awards & Accomplishments

Bruere is the President of the Australian Society of Maritime Artists and a past Treasurer of the Victorian Artists’ Society. The Australian Watercolour Institute elected Julian Bruere as a member in 2015, and in 2023 he became a founding member of the Brandon Circle. His accomplishments include:

• Victorian Artists Society Artist of the Year (2010, 2013, 2018, 2022)

• Best Traditional Work Mission to Seafarers ANL Maritime Awards 2009

• Best Traditional Work Mission to Seafarers ANL Maritime Awards 2016

• Kenneth Jack Memorial Award 2010

• Kenneth Jack Memorial Award 2014

• AGRA (Australian Guild of Realist Artists) Medallion 2013

• AGRA (Australian Guild of Realist Artists) Medallion 2015

Bibliography

Paint Me A Ship - Robert Carter 2016

Catalogue - 1st International Online Marine Art Exhibition 2021

Artist Statement

As a watercolourist, I draw on a variety of themes, with a focus on Alpine Snow Gums, Maritime Themes, Portraiture and Landscapes.

Julian’s Artworks

If you would like to enquire about purchasing an artwork, please contact The Brandon Circle here.