As a former corporate designer turned independent artist, the common themes that continue to drive my career as a multi-disciplined creator are storytelling and connection. I paint universally relatable subjects that are meant to trigger feelings of excitement, comfort, and happiness. From landscapes to animal portraits to the occasional still-life breakfast donut, everything I make is inspired by a story shaped by my love of some place or some thing. These stories are meant to be familiar, starting with my personal passion for the subject matter and ending with YOU and our shared connection to the story in the art.

Through vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes, Julie’s paintings celebrate the beauty and diversity of the North American wilderness. From the cunning coyote to the elusive Big Horn Sheep to the occasional breakfast donut, Julie’s work is whimsical and familiar.

Julie’s photographic work is known for her high-contrast black-and-white style. Her photographic works have become a menagerie of animal portraits that she has captured while visiting zoos across the nation. Works from her “Shadows of the Zoo” series have been featured in Texas art galleries including the Milan Gallery of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and the Fort Works Art Gallery.