Bruce's Biography

Scotia, New York native Bruce Von Stetina is an artist with a repertoire as extensive as his talent. An immensely prolific artist, Bruce specializes in historically accurate maritime paintings; he also paints his precisely rendered visions on custom motorcycles and etches them into art glass. Bruce’s work has been featured in a variety of publications, including Modern Masters of Marine and Naval Art and Biker Magazine. He is a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the International Society of Marine Painters. Prized by collectors, his work has been purchased for the private collections of celebrities like Evel Knievel and Johnathan Winters and companies like The Greenwich workshop. Bruce is self-taught in all disciplines. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force. The artist now resides and paints in Madison, Florida.

2011 - Miniature Art Society of Florida International Exhibition, juried.

2009 - Boston International Exhibition, Boston, MA

2009 - Waterways, a Gathering of Masters, juried. Art of the Sea Galleries,

South Thomaston, ME

2009 -16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit, juried. Coos Art Museum,

Coos Bay, Oregon

2007 - 1^st Place, Painting, 1^st Place Sculpture, Veterans Art Exhibition,

Bay Pines, FL., Juried.

1991 - 2006 – Built and painted award-winning custom motorcycle.

Numerous awards for custom motorcycle design, such as Best Bike,

World of Wheels and Marines’ Choice Award.

2000 - 2003. Sculpted originals for Mewingham Manor line of figurines,

The Greenwich Workshop, Shelton, Connecticut.

2001 - 2003 - Miniature Art Society of Florida International Exhibition, juried.

1995 - Charleston Maritime Exhibition, Charleston, SC.

1991 - Awarded right to display custom motorcycle at Essen Motor Show,

Essen Germany.

1984 - United States Coast Guard Artist.

1984 - 1988. Owned and operated art glass studio, Madeira Beach, FL.

1982 - Art Expo, New York, NY

1981 - 1984. Painted maritime subjects under exclusive contract for

Contemplative Investments, Clearwater, FL.