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ABOUT

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Julie is a predominantly self taught, multi-media artist. Born in Staffordshire, she now lives in Colchester, Essex with husband Sean and has two children, two cats and a dog!

"I have been drawing and painting all my life, starting with art at school and at home as a hobby. Life then got in the way and instead of going to art school, I took the sensible option and established a career in nursing. Then I was getting married and having a family and there was never much time for my art any longer...."

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Up until lockdown in March 2020, Julie was working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Colchester, Clacton & Harwich Urgent Treatment Centres. 

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"I have taken art commissions for collectors as a side hustle for many years but always dreamed that one day I would give up the sensible job and follow my heart. For that very reason, Covid-19 has proved to be a bit of a blessing in disguise for me. As I have an auto immune condition, I was advised to isolate which then forced the issue of giving up nursing and I have been able to concentrate on my art business full-time from my home studio which has been fantastic."

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Some years ago, Julie also worked in television for the BBC as a Medical Advisor on two drama series: Holby City and Silent Witness. 

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"This is where I really began to get commissions for portraits, as the cast and crew would see me sketching on the back of scripts during long filming schedules."

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“I have had a passion for art since I was a small child. Having an artist uncle was a big influence. In fact many of my ancestors were artists too.

More recently, my move into abstraction started with a love of interior design and the desire for unique original artwork to compliment my own home decor."

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Julie currently focuses on acrylic paintings in a few different styles, but still welcomes pencil and pastel portrait commissions. She also works in watercolour, producing pen and wash style paintings.

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"I love portraiture and continue to commission regularly. I get a real buzz from creating photo realistic portraits and the perfectionist in me really strives for hyperrealism! (See portraits section).​

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I love the challenges and rewards of all of the mediums I work within. I'm heavily inspired by nature and the world we live in. Music has a strong influence on my emotions which will also translate to my work.

In my studio, I paint what I love and what I see behind my closed eyes. Ideas will often manifest in my dreams!

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Thank you for visiting the site. Feel free to have a look around and view the portfolio galleries and online shop. If there are any questions, or you require any further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch!