You guys, I have been a busy little bee. I have tons of new work to share with you! Some of it is faces, some of it is quilting, some of it is painting, some of it is stenciling…just lots and lots of art!
Today, I want to kick off the sharing with some new work that I think is representative of where my work is heading. I really like it and I hope that you do too!
It still feels like me — lots of color, lots of pattern, lots of layers, lots of gestural mark making — but it also feels like a change — lots of white space, more transparency, a different color palette, more restraint.
Here's a video of this painting coming together — from start to finish:
Supplies used include:
- Acrylic Paint – fancy, basic, useful
- Oil Pastels
- Grease Pencils
- Paper
- Catalyst Brushes
You can see, from this blog post, that I've decided the final orientation of the piece is the opposite way that I painted it. Nothing wrong with that!
I'm very excited to see where this kind of abstract work takes me! Wheeeee!
Thanks for stopping by!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
Reminds me of Jodi Ohl’s Zen paintings a little bit. Loving this new direction!
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
I really love your new style.
Love it
Love it
Love it
Love it
Love it
Love it
Love it
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love this. I love your art journal work, but when I first saw this, I instantly thought “fine art”. To me it’s on a whole new level.
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
I love your nes direction, it’s art with a capital A!
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
(I mean NEW direction…)
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
I love, love, love the new painting. The colors, the white space. . . It’s beautiful.
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow Loved it! Bold and subtle at the sane time! And the colors you used are perfect! Love what i see! Congrats, thanks for sharing and Happy 2019!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow! Reminds me of Jane Davies who I’ve followed for years. Simple elements, but so complex… Looking forward to seeing more!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I really love your new direction!!
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
I love this painting, Julie! I also love that you painted it upside down and that’s okay. You create with such beautiful abandon.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
This is so light and free…I love this!The colors also have that light and fresh feeling. Yahoo for the new year unfolding new creativity! It is a delight to watch your expansion! Can’t get enough…you inspire me.
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
WOW, wow, wow! LOVE, love, love. Happy 2019 too!
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
Oh I just love it! I’m so excited to see you work in this way.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
It’s as if the contours of a face can no longer contain your need to express color, pattern, and mark-making. It feels very expansive. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your work. It is inspiring.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
I have never commented before, so saying that I love this painting should reflect the depth of my sincerity. Your choice of colours is perfect and I particularly like the 6 purple rectangles that immediately draw my eye into the painting. And the dots of black and splotches of white complete it.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Wow, the colors are delicious and the painting a beautiful delight.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Love the new palette. The first painting is my fave.
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Minimalist. That’s the first thought I had, comparing to your style to this point. I love it! Its familiar Julie in the middle, and the whole piece, with that delicious white space, is ever evolving Julie!
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Your work is always wonderful, but this is moving into elegance. Looking forward to watching you moving forward. Congratulations.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Some of your best work to date! The negative space really let’s the other stuff shine.
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
Love it. I find the new palette colors very sofisticated!
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same thing.