The DOLLY STEAMBOAT at CANYON LAKE murals

This is the finished (but not in the water yet) Dolly Steamboat with my murals at Canyon Lake in…well it’s out beyond Apache Junction, Arizona. This was done in One Shot Lettering Enamel, a paint I usually only use for lettering.  The paint needed to be super stout.  Good enough to maintain it’s color and…

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About the Artist

Julie never thought of herself as being particularly talented artistically as a child, but she admired the talents of her classmates, and particularly the art of her big brother Mark. When the desire to do more than just admire their abilities was kindled, she saddled up next to anyone who’s work she admired and picked their brain.

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HOME GROWN

“HOME GROWN” Oil on Gesso Board  18×24   comes in a dark brown deep box frame GLICEE PRINTS AVAILABLE

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CHIQUITA BONITA

On a trip to the beaches of Mexico to photograph the beauty and colors of Mexico, I came upon this sweet little girl.  We struck up a conversation, which worked well as my spanish is about that of a 3yr old.  Simple.  As we parted, the little girl saw my camera and asked if I’d…

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An Exceptional Purpose for Art

Several years ago while sitting in Church, I was, as usual doing a quickie portrait of an old woman while listening to the speaker.  I caught sight of a rather plain, but somehow interesting woman and proceeded to draw her.  It turned out pretty cool.  A person sitting behind me was watching, and at the…

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