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Graeme Stevenson
Graeme John Stevenson (born June 29, 1958) is an Australian artist currently living on the Gold Coast.

Early Life
Graeme was born in the town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. Raised by parents Brian and Margaret, Graeme expressed an interest in art at a young age, taking his first art class at eleven years of age.

During his teenage years he bred parrots while practicing the sport of falconry, utilising the animals around him as a focus for his artwork. He graduated from Tweed River High School.

Career
Graeme’s first exhibition was in 1984, and his career progressed with one and two-man shows, featuring in several notable galleries including Galloway Galleries Brisbane, Los Angeles Convention Centre, Visions Gallery Surfers Paradise, Tryon Gallery London and Visions Gallery San Francisco.

His original work with parrots was reflected later in his career when he was commissioned to produce the paintings for ‘The Atlas of Parrots’ in 1988, one of the largest editions in the world.

Travelling to various parts of the world, including Africa, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the Pacific Islands, Graeme painted all manner of artworks, from animals to still life and fantasy. Approached by various companies such as The Bradford Exchange, The Hamilton Collection, The Franklin Mint, Grant Sterling, Impulse Wear Portal Publication, Collector’s Fine Art, Plymouth Publications, Ravensburger Sunsout Inc. and T. F. H. Publications, his works were published in limited edition prints.

In 2000 Graeme was voted by U.S Art as one of the Twenty-Five Most Influential Artists to watch in coming years. Described in International Artist as a ‘Master Artist’, his work hangs in many galleries and private collections, including former President Bill Clinton. During 2003 Graeme and two other artists completed a show called the ‘Ripple Effect Project’, in which the paintings sold helped to generate funds for various charities. One of the highlights of the show was being contacted by then Vice President, Dick Cheney, and Senator Hillary Clinton, who offered congratulations for the success.

Graeme frequently appears on ‘The Celebrity Shopping Network’ in Los Angeles, and it was through this medium that he realised art and education could reach a new audience.

In 2011, Graeme began the television series 'Put Some Colour In Your Life' in the Northern NSW town of Murwillumbah. The series focuses on filming artists in their home studios as they create their artwork, in effect offering insight into the creative processes while forming a digital library of teaching techniques for art consumers and lovers alike. To date, there are thirteen complete seasons of 'Put Some Colour In Your Life', filmed in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Philanthropy
In 2003 Graeme and two other artists generated funds for various charities through their project ‘Ripple Effect’.

Graeme regularly donates artwork to local charities and not for profit organization’s, including Tweed Palliative Support. He has also been a major sponsor and supporter of the Business Excellence Awards Tweed [BEATs].

In 2014 Graeme created a not-for-profit art charity to run in conjunction with ‘Put Some Colour In Your Life’, called ‘Paint Your Life’. The not-for-profit was designed to bring art and creativity to those with disabilities or those infirmed, and while initial workshops and classes were attended in large numbers, the organization did not proceed past 2016.

Legacy
In creating the Put Some Colour In Your Life television series, Graeme endeavors to create a legacy for all artists involved, preserving their art and techniques for future generations.