About Julie

Seize the Day

The pandemic directly influenced my work in several ways. First, I had expected to be a figurative painter. But as the pandemic evolved, I shifted my point of view. I looked at what I could paint at home, right inside (as in that quirky interpretation of our kitchen which could be anyone’s sunny kitchen, right?) and outside my window and in the neighborhood.

Second, I took an online course that introduced me to a new, yet very old, medium: gouache. I love oil paint for its dreamy and creamy properties. And, I love gouache for its rich pigments and easy clean up while on the road. Whether I’m on the road or at home, I also rely on my trusty pencil to draw in my sketchbook everyday.

The pandemic and family/friend loss nudged us to seize the day. How? We bought a tiny teardrop camper (aka Lola – see her painting by yours truly below) that we can tow with our car. So since 2021, we have hit the road and I paint in my “mobile studio” as we go.

A combination of fantastic road trip vistas (Maine, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and North Carolina) and treasured views once we return home, generate a never ending source of painting ideas!

See below a painting I did on location while we were on the road along the coast. How about those two trees? Aren’t they acting all happy that they have the best front row seats with views of the ocean?

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