Painting en plein air for me means capturing a moment in time, in light, in sound, in temperature, in color. It's a moment that intrigued me and called to me to record it forever. If I've been successful, not only will the beauty of that split second be captured, but every time I view the painting I will always be able to remember why.
After 22 years of creating and exhibiting as a professional artist, I now schedule my entire day, everyday, around finding the beauty in the moment and then painting it. I find that it's a wonderful way to paint and to live.
I received my art training at Parson's School of Design in New York City NY and New England School of Art and Design in Boston MA. I've also studied with Bob Rohm in his workshop at Willowisp Farm Studios, Fairview NC, with Ann Templeton at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu NM, Deborah Paris in Dunedin FL and Maddine Insalaco and Joe Vinson in Tuscany, Italy. My work is in collections across the USA and the Virgin Islands.
Exhibits: TESA at Summit Building, Clearwater FL / TESA 2 person show at Regional Chamber of Commerce, Clearwater FL / 2 person show at Raymond James Associates, St Petersburg FL / Solo show at Art at the Plaza Gallery, Bellair FL / 2 person show at City Hall, Hollywood FL / Solo show at Florida Dept of State, Capitol Complex, Tallahassee FL / Southeastern Juried show at Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile AL / Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL
Awards: 2004,2005,2007,2008 Artist Enhancement Grant, Florida Department of State, Div of Cultural Affairs & South Florida Consortium / 1996, 2006 ARF Grants, Pinellas Co Arts Council / 2006 Patricia Bild Memorial Award of Merit, Pastel Society of Tampa Bay / 2006 Honorable Mention in Acrylics & Pastels, Best Artists & Artisans of Florida / 2007 Winner Best of Pastel National
Associations: Plein Air Florida / International Plein Air Painters / The Exhibiting Society of Artists / Pastel Society of Tampa Bay
Website: Julie's Blog
Contact: Julywe@aol.com
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