John Bradley

John Bradley is a prominent, versatile Australian landscape artist who operates a dedicated public gallery in his hometown of Murrurundi, New South Wales

. Renowned for his detailed oil paintings capturing iconic Australian vistas, historic steam locomotives, and military battle scenes, his flagship gallery is located within Murrurundi’s beautifully restored historic old Post Office.

Gallery Highlights & Offerings

Visitors to the John Bradley Art Gallery can experience a variety of art and merchandise firsthand:

• Meet the Artist: Guests can frequently see John painting live inside the spacious, light-filled rooms of the historic building.
• Original Art & Miniatures: Original oil miniature paintings are available for purchase, with prices starting from $350.
• Prints & Merchandise: The gallery stocks high-quality giclée prints, art puzzles, placemats, and other functional, art-inspired gifts.
• Educational Materials: John offers painting masterclass DVDs and online subscriptions drawing from his 40 years as a professional artist and 15 years running an art school.

Artistic Background

Born in Sydney in 1945, Bradley has spent over four decades mastering realistic Australian scenes. His work focuses heavily on atmospheric phenomena like misty mornings, sunrises, sunsets, and historic 20th-century streetscapes. He relies on Art Spectrum oil paints and utilises a meticulous dual primaries palette to handle rapidly changing light conditions across famous regions like the Blue Mountains and the Upper Hunter Valley. His artwork is highly collectable and licensed worldwide across puzzles and commercial merchandise.

NEW GALLERY SPACE NOW OPEN
Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm,
at 60 Mayne St, Murrurundi.