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Bruce Von Stetina, ASMA, ISMP
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 - 1st Place, Painting, 1st 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.
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