🎨 Barry Green
Watercolour Artist | Sunshine Coast, Australia
Website: www.barrygreenartist.com
📞 Contact: 0402 813 517
🖌️ Artist Statement
“I took up painting in 2002 under the tutorship of the late Brian Allison. Since then, I’ve developed a deep passion for watercolour and strive for excellence in that medium — rather than being merely good in many.” Barry Green is a traditionalist at heart, crafting realistic scenes shaped by his background in architectural draughting and extensive travel across Australia and overseas. His work reflects a love for structure, light, and place — often focusing on iconic subjects from Australia and New Zealand.
🖼️ Featured Works
Barry’s portfolio includes over 60 original watercolours, many framed and available for purchase. His subjects range from rural landscapes and coastal vistas to European architecture and historic Australian landmarks.
🌅 Landscapes & Sunsets
A Beautiful Sunrise – Maleny landscape with eucalyptus and cattle
Peaceful Sunset – Soft light over quiet waters
Magic Morning – Gentle dawn tones in rural setting
Misty Morning – Atmospheric bushland in early light
Storm Brewing – Moody skies over open terrain
🏙️ Urban & Historic Scenes
Central Station, Brisbane – Architectural realism
Breakfast Creek Hotel – Queensland heritage
Albert Uniting – Inner-city church facade
Santa Maria della Salute – Venetian grandeur
Piazza San Marco – Venice’s iconic square
🐄 Rural Life
Early Roundup & Round Up – Cattle mustering in motion
Heading Home – Livestock returning at dusk
Outback Pub – Rustic charm in remote Australia
Old Fergy – Vintage tractor in paddock
🌊 Coastal & Marine
Coastal Sunset – Shoreline bathed in evening light
Prawn Boats & Tranquil Anchorage – Working vessels at rest
Military Jetty – Bold composition with strong horizon
The Wharf, Mooloolaba – Local maritime scene
🌳 Botanical & Natural Studies
River Red Gum – Majestic native tree
Brisbane Fig Tree & Eagle Street Fig Tree – Urban greenery
Nicklin Poinciana – Vibrant flowering tree
🏆 Awards & Prizes
Barry Green’s mastery of transparent watercolour has earned him over 20 First Prizes across Queensland, reflecting both technical excellence and emotional resonance in his work.
🖼️ Major Awards
Best of the Show – Blackwater (June 2010)
Overall Winner – Mathew Flinders Art Prize (July 2009)
First Prize – Watercolour Section
Bundaberg (March 2017)
Blackwater (May 2014)
Royal Queensland Show (August 2010)
Bribie Island (July 2010)
Noosa (September 2009)
St Bernard Hotel (May 2007)
🌄 Landscape & Seascape
First Prize – Landscape Section
Mackay (November 2013)
Cloncurry (September 2009)
Sarina (May 2007)
First Prize – Transparent Watercolour
Cloncurry (September 2012)
Mathew Flinders (June 2008 & July 2009)
Maleny (June 2006 & June 2007)
Sunshine Coast (June 2006)
Maryborough (June 2006)
📚 Historic & Thematic
First Prize – Historic Section – Cloncurry (July 2008)
First Prize – Historic Volume Cover (October 2007)
🌱 Early Recognition
Emerging Artist Award – Sunshine Coast (May 2005)
