Bryce Brown

Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1971. I am a full time figurative artist.Interested in the visual arts and music from a young age. Grew up in the lush rural environment of Northland, NZ. International travels 1997 for 3 years taking in all major galleries. Extensive exhibiting of figurative paintings upon return from travels. Full time painting from 2005. Selling work within NZ as well as to international collectors including the John Deere Art collection in Moline, Illinois, USA. Inspired hugely by my own country, people and culture as well as by the modernist movements of early 20th century Europe.

1997 Embarks on International travel, studying the works of the Masters in the Galleries and Museums of Europe. Discovers a passion for and ability to paint.1999 First solo exhibition - Whangarei.2000 Travels to Turkey - gains inspiration and begins new body of work.2004 Attends studies in Graphic Design - Tauranga.2005 Becomes a full time artist - 3 exhibitions this year sells work to The John Deere International Art Collection as well as other international collectors.2006 Continues to research and paint historical New Zealand themes - figures in our landscapes and environment as well as other international themes.Lives currently in Mount Maunganui New Zealand..Bryce has had eight solo exhibitions.His work is in private collections in The USA and Europe.,

9 solo gallery exhibitions over 18 years, 8 in New Zealand, 1 in the USA.