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A little bit about Julia
Do you prefer working with certain themes or subjects?
Generally I enjoy working with landscapes and flowers and sometimes people. I particularly enjoy painting wedding bouquets as a special remembrance.
What is your creative process?
I usually paint from pictures that I have taken from walks or travels; such as sunsets from Bayfield or the the Rail Trail in St. Marys. I usually paint subjects and colours that I would hang in my house as sometimes they stay hanging until I make all the changes that I want. I usually use one of my photographs and may research other similar shots that have techniques that I like. I do an underpainting, working on my lights and darks and then start applying my colours. In the past, I worked exclusively with a palette knife but now I go back and forth between my palette knife and brush. Once I think my painting is finished, I will hang it where I can see it and then add anything else that I think it needs.
What mediums do you work with.
Although I have tried most mediums all of my "serious" paintings I complete in oil. I enjoy the flexibility of the medium and I feel there are so many techniques to learn within the medium.
Julia volunteers regularly at the ArtwithPanache Gallery and usually has artwork there. She is the newsletter and webpage editor. She is also an member of the Stonetown Arts Group and participates in the annual November Show.
Julia is available for wedding bouquet commission pieces.
See below for a couple of pieces of Julia's work.
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