Energy And Motion

In the booming coastal Queensland town of Hervey Bay, a richly talented artist is building a successful creative business based on his rare illustrative skills.

Murray Charteris is quickly gaining a reputation for his dynamic energyfilled fine art. His bold colours and powerful compositions come together to produce artwork that is increasingly sought after. His original paintings are seemingly being snapped up faster than they can be produced.

Murray started painting at a very early age. During his childhood, he was tutored by several artists throughout Brisbane.

After studying animation for three years at Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, Murray built a successful career from his animation skills. He became renowned for creating 3D computer animation and special effects for television commercials and programs in Australia and overseas.

Spending a year in Papua New Guinea was a highlight of Murray’s artistic development.

“Experiencing the different culture and artwork in New Guinea opened my eyes to experimenting with different techniques; and the landscape was so beautiful,” he says.

On his return to Australia in 1995, Murray started work with prominent Australian television network Channel Nine – where he quickly gained a reputation for his design. Murray was placed in charge of the Videographics Department in Brisbane in 1997 and he led a very strong videographics team for nearly 12 years. During this time, Murray Charteris won a Gold World Medal in the New York Festivals. He has twice been a finalist in the Australian Effects and Animation Festival.