A fine and applied arts graduate from the

University of Ulster, Belfast, Julie-Anne is

an artist working and living in the

Causeway Coast and Glens borough of

Northern Ireland. After a 6 year career in

youth and community work, Julie-Anne

returned to study art education at the

university of Ulster, Coleraine and further

specialised in special educational needs.

 

Combining her art practice with experience

in education and community work, Julie-

Anne has been successfully providing

workshops and classes throughout schools

and organisations in N.Ireland for the past

10 years. Under the simple philosophy of

'Paint, Create & Experiment' her hope is to

make art accessible to all with lessons

tailored to suit every need and ability.

 

Julie-Anne has had her work exhibited in

galleries and exhibitions throughout Ireland,

with the subject varying from landscapes,

people and wildlife to simple beauty found in

everyday objects. Not wanting to be tied to a

single medium, Julie-Anne uses the layering

of vibrant colour to create movement and

texture giving her work a signature style.

 

For Julie-Anne making a painting is all about

communication and story telling, where the

line and structure narrates the piece and the

colour sets the mood.

 

"I want you to stand back to see the bigger picture

but step forward and touch to become involved."

                                              Julie-Anne Richmond