About the Artist

Julie is a graduate of Georgia State University, with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in Interior Design. She worked as a commercial interior designer for almost 20 years and as an art consultant. A native of Atlanta, she and her husband live in Sandy Springs, with two adult children. After dabbling in many other mediums, discovered her passion for oil painting! Her love for the great outdoors inspires many of her scenes from travels in the U.S. and Europe. She loves to plein air paint outdoors whenever possible. When Julie chooses her subject matter, she looks for something unique that excites her about the scene or subject. Then she tries to capture it on canvas in hopes that the viewers may also be excited about it and reflect upon memories of their own experiences. Landscapes - some with architectural interest, water and skyscapes, animals, abstracts, and scripture-bordered scenes are among her favorite subject matters to create.

Paint with a Joyful Heart!

After becoming an oil artist, my view of the world around me has changed to a more visual perspective.  I now see a beautiful sunset, or cloud patterns, or sunlit building and think, “How would I paint that, and what colors and brushstrokes would I use?” I am constantly reminded of our God, the Great Creator who made the sunsets, animals, trees, and sky.  These are the subjects that I love to paint.  So, as I use this creative gift that He gave me, “I paint with a joyful heart!”