Artist Profile

Born in San Antonio, TX, Julie is an active fine artist, studying figure drawing and painting. Her work includes abstract subject matter, realism, and surrealism. Her paintings will occasionally touch on feminist themes and illustrate female loneliness. Her style ranges because of her admiration for experimentation and for different mediums. At four years old, she created her first watercolor painting and instantly decided to become an artist. Further into grade school, she explored character design and anime art styles. In high school, she took her work to a more serious level and competed in art competitions, including VASE and the Reflections Arts Program. In college, she started to pursue the art of animation and 3D modeling but soon realized that she was more passionate about traditional art. From the University of Texas at Dallas, she transferred to the University of North Texas to pursue her goal of becoming a studio art major. She focused on improving her technical skills and began to integrate different themes into her work. In 2020, she graduated with a BFA. She continues to improve her craft while living in San Antonio with her two cats, Momo and Alfea.