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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. Self-taught in all disciplines, Bruce is an immensely prolific
artist. Although he specializes in historically accurate maritime paintings, Bruce is also
an accomplised mold maker - he created the original sculptures and mold masters for the Greenwich Workshop's line of Mewingham
Manor figurines. He has also designed and built custom motorcycles and created original 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 celebreties like Johnathan Winters. He was
the Artist of Choice of Evel Knievel. Bruce is also a veteran of the United
States Air Force. The artist now resides and works in Madison, Florida.
2012-13
- Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Masters.
Maritime Art Gallery, Mystic, CT. 2012
- 33rd Annual International Marine Art Exhibition, juried.
Maritime Art Gallery, Mystic, CT. 2012 - A Gathering of Marine Masters in
"Miniature" Art
of the Sea Galleries, South Thomaston, ME. 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
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. (All original design, fabrication and paint.) 1984 - United
States Coast Guard Artist. 1984 - 1988. Owned
and operated art glass studio, Madeira Beach, FL.
Worked only from own original designs. 1982 - Art Expo, New York, NY. 1981 - 1984. Painted maritime subjects under exclusive contract for Contemplative
Investments, Clearwater, FL.
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