About Julie..........
I grew up in a family of artists, living next to the family's 3rd generation Stained Glass Window Studio Factory, where I played and watched Dad do 'real' art. The family business is now 100 years old and my father's art history is documented in the National Archives, numerous interviews, lectures, films, T.V. and publications over the years.
Fashion Design
I started my own 40 year art career as a fashion designer for "Mr Christian Shoes and Bags", thanks to Barbara Adams. (If you're a girl my age you would remember it ...don’t you?), a coveted name in high end fashion in the 70’s. I think it was the first Australian company to design our own, sometimes outrageous, flavour and not copy Europe. What a rebel! Great memories of sitting on the floor with the 'out there' boss dinamo and creating, in the gorgeous mahogany office come showroom. The same as with Dad I guess...only this time I got paid AND I had the pleasure of being in the occasional mag, and seeing my designs walking in the streets. Thanks Barb x Mr Christian designs were sold throughout Australia and overseas in beautiful boutique stores, designed like little churches with leadlights commissioned from Dad.
Animation
Next stop...animation for Hanna Barbera, Burbank Studios and Disney, eventually preferring to work from my home studio, with my dog. I'm seeing a pattern here. Working at Hanna Barbera was soooo much fun......crazy bunch! THE BEST ! luvya missya
Fashion, Art and Kids
In the eighties I had a kids clothing business, where I designed, co-ordinated and screen printed ranges for toddlers. The Girls was named "Giggle Gutz" and the boys "Yahoo Splatt !" ...Inspired by my kids ! And again I played.
I also did many tafe courses to keep sane. Rough total of 20 - certificates, diplomas, short courses, online, plus 'in-house' courses throughout my time, all art, business and fashion. I'm old, so there's lots hahahaha
Art School
After having children, I went back into animation for Saturday morning T.V. I had just finished a show, when those CRAZY ladies from my CRAZY tennis club INSISTED that I teach their kids !!!! Anything for a cuppa tea. (lol) What's the chances of my friends all having artistic kids??? Anyho, next thing I knew, business exploded and I lost 5 years of my life developing the comprehensive courses ! We had 300 kids and around 6 staff. We have taught thousands of kids and many have gone on to successful art careers. My son is now a graphic artist and my daughter is in multimedia design....5th generation....proud mummy.
'Studio Jooles'
After almost 20 years of The Kids Art Academy, time for a change. I still run it but have expanded.... introducing 'Studio Jooles'. Ta-Da!!!!!!
My whole world has opened up since I bought a mobile home and I take art trips often. I am continually learning and experimenting with new art techniques back in the studio. I've turned into the nutty scientist of the art world lol
I realised the baby boomers want to reconnect with their creative selves that were pushed to the side when they got a 'real job', and life kicked in. They want the exhilaration of the creative release without the pain and torture, so I've done that bit for them....lol I have developed a 'no fail' kind of art form for my adult students. I teach many medias and techniques, all of which can blend together quite happily. Start anytime and build the skills.
I also run regular Art Workshops in my studio, or down by the Woronora River, or corporate locations and schools.
I have an online outlet where you can buy originals, Limited Edition Prints and Exquisite Art Wear. And of course I love painting personal commissions, so please contact me for more info. I am also a qualified Graphic Artist and love designing logos....or anything, really.
From now on I am concentrating on exhibitions, joint and solo. Living the dream!
Anyway,
smiles from Julie
You can wake up now !!!!! lol
EXHIBITIONS
1997-2013. Menai Market Place, 17 yearly exhibitions, demos, student exhibition.
2011-present 4 x per year. Menai Community Markets, exhibition, demos, students exhibition.
2010-2013 Video Ezy Menai
2011 Dun Lewis Centre Ulladulla NSW 'Bold Intuitive Art'
2011 Nowra University NSW
2011 Abstract Artform Gallery MIlton
2012 Bundeena NSW
2012 Dun Lewis Centre Ulladulla NSW
2014-2015 Audley Visitors Centre, Royal National Park NSW
2013-present. Year round exhibitions in the studio.
PUBLICATIONS AND EDITORIALS
Fashion design Mode Magazine
1997-2013. 17 Annual editorials in the Leader Newspaper.
2011, 2012 Shirelife Newspaper
'Purple Skin Magazine' 5 page editorial
2015 Sutherland Councils 'What's On' library talks and demos
Fashion Design
I started my own 40 year art career as a fashion designer for "Mr Christian Shoes and Bags", thanks to Barbara Adams. (If you're a girl my age you would remember it ...don’t you?), a coveted name in high end fashion in the 70’s. I think it was the first Australian company to design our own, sometimes outrageous, flavour and not copy Europe. What a rebel! Great memories of sitting on the floor with the 'out there' boss dinamo and creating, in the gorgeous mahogany office come showroom. The same as with Dad I guess...only this time I got paid AND I had the pleasure of being in the occasional mag, and seeing my designs walking in the streets. Thanks Barb x Mr Christian designs were sold throughout Australia and overseas in beautiful boutique stores, designed like little churches with leadlights commissioned from Dad.
Animation
Next stop...animation for Hanna Barbera, Burbank Studios and Disney, eventually preferring to work from my home studio, with my dog. I'm seeing a pattern here. Working at Hanna Barbera was soooo much fun......crazy bunch! THE BEST ! luvya missya
Fashion, Art and Kids
In the eighties I had a kids clothing business, where I designed, co-ordinated and screen printed ranges for toddlers. The Girls was named "Giggle Gutz" and the boys "Yahoo Splatt !" ...Inspired by my kids ! And again I played.
I also did many tafe courses to keep sane. Rough total of 20 - certificates, diplomas, short courses, online, plus 'in-house' courses throughout my time, all art, business and fashion. I'm old, so there's lots hahahaha
Art School
After having children, I went back into animation for Saturday morning T.V. I had just finished a show, when those CRAZY ladies from my CRAZY tennis club INSISTED that I teach their kids !!!! Anything for a cuppa tea. (lol) What's the chances of my friends all having artistic kids??? Anyho, next thing I knew, business exploded and I lost 5 years of my life developing the comprehensive courses ! We had 300 kids and around 6 staff. We have taught thousands of kids and many have gone on to successful art careers. My son is now a graphic artist and my daughter is in multimedia design....5th generation....proud mummy.
'Studio Jooles'
After almost 20 years of The Kids Art Academy, time for a change. I still run it but have expanded.... introducing 'Studio Jooles'. Ta-Da!!!!!!
My whole world has opened up since I bought a mobile home and I take art trips often. I am continually learning and experimenting with new art techniques back in the studio. I've turned into the nutty scientist of the art world lol
I realised the baby boomers want to reconnect with their creative selves that were pushed to the side when they got a 'real job', and life kicked in. They want the exhilaration of the creative release without the pain and torture, so I've done that bit for them....lol I have developed a 'no fail' kind of art form for my adult students. I teach many medias and techniques, all of which can blend together quite happily. Start anytime and build the skills.
I also run regular Art Workshops in my studio, or down by the Woronora River, or corporate locations and schools.
I have an online outlet where you can buy originals, Limited Edition Prints and Exquisite Art Wear. And of course I love painting personal commissions, so please contact me for more info. I am also a qualified Graphic Artist and love designing logos....or anything, really.
From now on I am concentrating on exhibitions, joint and solo. Living the dream!
Anyway,
smiles from Julie
You can wake up now !!!!! lol
EXHIBITIONS
1997-2013. Menai Market Place, 17 yearly exhibitions, demos, student exhibition.
2011-present 4 x per year. Menai Community Markets, exhibition, demos, students exhibition.
2010-2013 Video Ezy Menai
2011 Dun Lewis Centre Ulladulla NSW 'Bold Intuitive Art'
2011 Nowra University NSW
2011 Abstract Artform Gallery MIlton
2012 Bundeena NSW
2012 Dun Lewis Centre Ulladulla NSW
2014-2015 Audley Visitors Centre, Royal National Park NSW
2013-present. Year round exhibitions in the studio.
PUBLICATIONS AND EDITORIALS
Fashion design Mode Magazine
1997-2013. 17 Annual editorials in the Leader Newspaper.
2011, 2012 Shirelife Newspaper
'Purple Skin Magazine' 5 page editorial
2015 Sutherland Councils 'What's On' library talks and demos