ARTIST TRADES IN TOOLS FOR BRUSH, HOSTS DEMO
WHEN Bruce Griffiths was 46 years old, he was working in construction, but felt like he needed a change.
One morning, he woke up and told his wife that he wanted to paint, and with her encouragement, Mr Griffiths did just that.
Picking up a brush for the first time in 2002, the talented painter underwent many workshops, learning from some of the best artists in the world.
And now the professional watercolourist is performing a live demonstration to coincide with Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers and the Toowoomba Art Society’s annual spring exhibition.
“You should be able to see a painting as more than just a postcard – you should be able to see the stories behind them, and I like to be known as a storyteller,” Mr Griffiths said.
“If you let people in, they’ll roam around inside your painting, and if the story is good enough, they’ll never want to leave.”
Inspired by the outdoors, sea and countryside, Mr Griffiths said the public could expect the unexpected from the free painting demonstration.
The live watercolour demonstrations will take place on September 17 and 24, from 10am to 2pm.
Admission is free for the event at the Toowoomba Art Society building on Godsall St, near Queens Park.
The award-winning artist will also be resuming his watercolour classes for beginners from October 8.
For more information about the event and classes, phone Mr Griffiths on 0403 346 229 or visit the website toowoombaart society.com.au.