Julie Cane: A Passionate Fine Artist from Brisbane
Julie Cane is a distinguished fine artist based in Brisbane, renowned for her ability to capture the exquisite details of the world around us. With over thirty years of experience in creating and selling her work, Julie’s artistic journey has been marked by an unwavering passion for representing the subtle nuances that make our natural environment so extraordinary.
Julie’s art is a testament to her mastery of realistic painting, a skill she has honed over decades. Her work has evolved through various genres, always reflecting her keen observation and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Julie has exhibited her pieces extensively, showcasing her talent in prestigious venues in London, Brisbane, Melbourne, and numerous local shows.
Her talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award and the Still Life Prize at the EKKA, which she has won twice. Julie’s work is highly sought after and can be found in public, corporate, and private collections throughout Australia and around the globe.
Julie’s strong understanding of painting techniques allows her to create artworks of the highest quality. She is deeply inspired by the natural world, particularly its cycles of decay and renewal, which she captures with remarkable precision and sensitivity. Her art is an expression of gratitude for nature’s bounty, and she strives to convey this through her work.
Julie has recently completed a research project investigating whether still life painting can inspire appreciation for social interactions over digital ones. This project was undertaken in pursuit of her Master of Visual Art Qualification, which she was awarded distinction She was also awarded Highly Commended Master of Visual Arts for the highest quality Masters entry in the Q.C.A.D. Honours and Masters Grad Show
Currently, Julie is focusing on still life and landscape paintings, particularly wavescapes and completing commissions.
Julie Cane’s dedication to her craft and her ability to see and portray the world’s beauty make her a truly exceptional artist. She welcomes you to join her on this artistic journey and experience the wonder and inspiration of her work.
Awards and Recognition
2025 Highly Commended, Callinan Chambers Art Competition, Brisbane, QLD.
2024 Highly Commended, Redland Art Awards, Redland Gallery, Redland, QLD.
2024 Highly Commended Master of Visual Arts for the highest quality Masters entry in the Q.C.A.D. Honours and Masters Grad Show, Q.C.A.D. galleries, South Bank, Griffith University, Brisbane.
2023 Commended – Seascape, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA). R.N.A. Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2017 Special Commendation, The ANL Art Awards, Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
2016 Highly Commended Still Life Class 10 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2016 Highly Commended Watercolour Class 4 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2015 First Prize – Still Life Class, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2014 Winner of the Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award
2014 Highly Commended The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular
2013 First Prize – Still Life Class, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2013 Joint People’s choice – Watercolour Society of Queensland, Annual Exhibition.
2013 3rd Prize Works on Paper – Belmont Art Show.
2013 Highly Commended in the Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award.
2012 Winning logo design for Bulimba C&K.
Exhibitions
2025 Callinan Chambers Art Competition, Brisbane, QLD.
2024 Redland Art Prize, Redland Gallery, QLD, Australia
2024 Master’s Exhibition, Project Gallery, QCAD Galleries, Southbank, QLD, Australia
2023 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2022 ‘Matrix’, Impress Gallery, Kedron, QLD, Australia
2022 Undercurrent Print Crawl, West End, QLD, Australia
2022 Don’t Look Away’ POP Gallery, Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia
2021 ‘All the Small Things’, Grey Street Gallery, Qld. College of Art, Southbank, QLD, Australia
Artist Biography
Julie Cane: A Passionate Fine Artist from Brisbane
Julie Cane is a distinguished fine artist based in Brisbane, renowned for her ability to capture the exquisite details of the world around us. With over thirty years of experience in creating and selling her work, Julie’s artistic journey has been marked by an unwavering passion for representing the subtle nuances that make our natural environment so extraordinary.
Julie’s art is a testament to her mastery of realistic painting, a skill she has honed over decades. Her work has evolved through various genres, always reflecting her keen observation and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Julie has exhibited her pieces extensively, showcasing her talent in prestigious venues in London, Brisbane, Melbourne, and numerous local shows.
Her talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award and the Still Life Prize at the EKKA, which she has won twice. Julie’s work is highly sought after and can be found in public, corporate, and private collections throughout Australia and around the globe.
Julie’s strong understanding of painting techniques allows her to create artworks of the highest quality. She is deeply inspired by the natural world, particularly its cycles of decay and renewal, which she captures with remarkable precision and sensitivity. Her art is an expression of gratitude for nature’s bounty, and she strives to convey this through her work.
Julie has recently completed a research project investigating whether still life painting can inspire appreciation for social interactions over digital ones. This project was undertaken in pursuit of her Master of Visual Art Qualification, which she was awarded distinction She was also awarded Highly Commended Master of Visual Arts for the highest quality Masters entry in the Q.C.A.D. Honours and Masters Grad Show
Currently, Julie is focusing on still life and landscape paintings, particularly wavescapes and completing commissions.
Julie Cane’s dedication to her craft and her ability to see and portray the world’s beauty make her a truly exceptional artist. She welcomes you to join her on this artistic journey and experience the wonder and inspiration of her work.
Awards and Recognition
2025 Highly Commended, Callinan Chambers Art Competition, Brisbane, QLD.
2024 Highly Commended, Redland Art Awards, Redland Gallery, Redland, QLD.
2024 Highly Commended Master of Visual Arts for the highest quality Masters entry in the Q.C.A.D. Honours and Masters Grad Show, Q.C.A.D. galleries, South Bank, Griffith University, Brisbane.
2023 Commended – Seascape, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA). R.N.A. Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2017 Special Commendation, The ANL Art Awards, Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
2016 Highly Commended Still Life Class 10 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2016 Highly Commended Watercolour Class 4 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2015 First Prize – Still Life Class, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2014 Winner of the Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award
2014 Highly Commended The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular
2013 First Prize – Still Life Class, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2013 Joint People’s choice – Watercolour Society of Queensland, Annual Exhibition.
2013 3rd Prize Works on Paper – Belmont Art Show.
2013 Highly Commended in the Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award.
2012 Winning logo design for Bulimba C&K.
Exhibitions
2025 Callinan Chambers Art Competition, Brisbane, QLD.
2024 Redland Art Prize, Redland Gallery, QLD, Australia
2024 Master’s Exhibition, Project Gallery, QCAD Galleries, Southbank, QLD, Australia
2023 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2022 ‘Matrix’, Impress Gallery, Kedron, QLD, Australia
2022 Undercurrent Print Crawl, West End, QLD, Australia
2022 Don’t Look Away’ POP Gallery, Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia
2021 ‘All the Small Things’, Grey Street Gallery, Qld. College of Art, Southbank, QLD, Australia
2021 ‘Revival’ Project Gallery, Q.C.A., Southbank, QLD, Australia.
2021 Scrumptious Reads Gallery, Red Hill, QLD, Australia.
2019 Tattersalls Brisbane – River City Exhibition, Tattersall Club, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2019 Brisbane Passionate Painters, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2019 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA). R.N.A. Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2019 Grill’d Local Matters Art Show, Bulimba, QLD, Australia
2019 Montville Art Gallery, Montville, QLD, Australia
2018 Brisbane Passionate Painters, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLD,
2018 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza One, Brisbane, QLD,
2018 ANON Sunlight Centre, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia
2018 Emala Gallery, Mt Tambourine, QLD, Australia.
2018 Montville Art Gallery, Montville, QLD, Australia
2017 The Eutick Memorial Still Life Art Prize (EMSLA 17)
2017 The Cliftons Art Prize, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2017 The ANL Art Awards, Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
2017 The Clayton UTZ Art Award, Riparian Plaza, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2017 Watercolour Society of Queensland Annual Exhibition, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
2017 Bluethumb Artists Exhibition, Juggler’s Art Space, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
2017 Tattersalls Brisbane Faces and Places Exhibition, Tattersall Club, QLD.
2017 The d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards, Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall Mudgeeraba NSW.
2017 Lethbridge 10,000 small Scale Art Award- Finalist
2017 Lethbridge Gallery group show
2017 Finalist The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular
2016 Watercolour Society of Queensland Annual Exhibition
2016 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2016 Art Extravaganza
2016 Finalist 2016 Botanicals Art Exhibition Painting Light Space and Time Online Gallery
2016 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular 2016 Watercolour Society Autumn Exhibition
2015 Lethbridge Gallery Artist Showcase, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, Qld
2015 Clayton Utz Art Award, Brisbane – Finalist 2015 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2015 Lethbridge 10 000 Small Scale Art Award, Brisbane, Qld – Finalist
2015 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular – three paintings accepted.
2015 “Nature’s Bounty” Solo Exhibition, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane.
2014 Lethbridge Gallery Artist’s Showcase 2014 Finalist – Clayton UTZ
2014 “Floressence” Botanical Artists Society of Queensland Exhibition
2014 Group Show – Lethbridge 10,000 finalists – Lethbridge Gallery
2014 Watercolour Society of Queensland, Annual Exhibition.
2014 Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2014 Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award – winner
2014 Watercolour Society of Queensland, Autumn Exhibition.
2014 The Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular
2013 Open Studio
2013 “Floressence” Botanical Artists Society of Queensland Exhibition
2013 Finalist in Clayton UTZ Art Awards
2013 First Prize – Still Life Class, Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).
2013 Watercolour Society of Queensland, Annual Exhibition.
2013 Belmont Art Show.
2013 Finalist The d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards.
2013 Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award – Highly Commended.
2013 Finalist in the Cliftons Art Prize – Brisbane section.
2012 Solo Exhibition at Percolator Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane QLD.
2012 Finalist in the Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award.