As a trained fine artist, Julie has a passion for exploration, an insatiable curiosity to learn, and a desire to push boundaries. She draws from an intersection of natural beauty and bold expression. Her bodies of work range from watercolor to acrylics to alcohol inks and collage. Her contemporary art explores natural themes in landscape and seascape. The overriding theme is the love of flow, motion, and color. Member of the Brighton Artist Guild, ISEA, Ann Arbor Women Artists, and the Washtenaw Women's Art Council. Her education came from many mentors and workshops and a BFA from the College For Creative Studies in Detroit, MI.