"My paintings are a personal reflection of the world around me. I enjoy creating works of art that are inspirational and uplifting. In an era filled with high technology, stress, and an endless stream of "bad news", I like to draw attention to the beauty which is often overlooked, in our fast-paced, modern lifestyle."
"I consider most of my paintings to be portraits, whether of a particular landscape that I've come to love, a gorgeous flower at a certain moment in time, or an endangered animal that I'm capturing for all eternity. I present to my viewers a vision of the world as seen through my eyes, and hope that they can see what I see, and feel what I feel."
Julie's unique style, known as Tempera Batik painting on paper, is characterized by a vivid use of color, an appealing textural surface and compelling imagery. "I enjoy artwork which is inspirational and uplifting. I believe in painting from the heart. When an artist paints things which they find meaningful, I think the honesty and depth of feeling is reflected in their work". Her current paintings include central coast and desert landscapes, exotic flowers, and endangered species. Collectors of her work are attracted to both the abstract and representational qualities found in her paintings. She has won several awards for her paintings, and will accept commissions.
An accomplished artist and art educator, Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University Fullerton, in Drawing and Painting, (1983), as well as a teaching credential in Art from National University, (1992). Combining her love of art with teaching has enabled Julie to enhance her own skills while assisting students. Her teaching career took her overseas, where she experienced a variety of cultures and artistic styles, which have greatly influenced her work. Over the past 20 years her art career has included graphic design, architectural illustration, interior design, textile art-to-wear, commissioned illustrations, murals, teaching, and exhibitions.
Julie's paintings are permanently featured at "The Gallery at the Network", located at 778 Higuera St., Suite B, in San Luis Obispo, which she co-owns with landscape painters, Rosanne Seitz, and Dotty Hawthorne.
12th Annual SLO Open Studio Tours 2010, Home/Studio: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2010
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 4, 5 & 6, 2010
“Vivid Color & Gentle Light”, Exhibit at Castoro Cellars with artist Etty Klinger, Templeton, June 1 – 30, 2010
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 29, 30 & 31, 2010
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 8, 2010
“Indian Wells 8th Annual Arts Festival”, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, April 2, 3 & 4, 2010 (Recipient of 1st Place award in 2-D mixed media)
11th Annual SLO Open Studio Tours 2009, Home/Studio: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2009
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 5, 6 & 7, 2009
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 27, 2009
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 23, 24 & 25, 2009
Paso Robles Wine Festival, Wild Horse Winery, May 16, 2009
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 9, 2009
“Indian Wells 7th Annual Arts Festival”, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, April 3, 4 & 5, 2009 (Recipient of 3rd Place award in 2-D mixed media)
8th Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire, Whitewater Park, Rancho Mirage, November 15 & 16, 2008
10th Annual SLO Open Studio Tours 2008, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 11 & 12, 2008
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, August 30, 31 & Sept. 1, 2008
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, July 4, 5 & 6, 2008
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 24, 25 & 26, 2008
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 10, 2008
“Indian Wells 6th Annual Arts Festival”, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, April 4, 5 & 6, 2008
SLO Open Studio Tours 2007, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 20 & 21, 2007
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 1, 2 & 3, 2007
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 19, 2007
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 23, 2007
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 26, 27 & 28, 2007
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 12, 2007
“Indian Wells 5th Annual Arts Festival”, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, March 30, 31 & April 1, 2007 (Recipient of 2nd Place award in 2-D mixed media)
“The 2007 Southwest Arts Festival”, Empire Polo Club, Indio, January 26, 27 & 28, 2007
SLO Open Studio Tours 2006, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 14 & 15, 2006
“50th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival”, Mill Valley, September 16 & 17, 2006
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 2, 3 & 4, 2006
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 20, 2006
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, July 1, 2 & 3, 2006
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 24, 2006
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 27, 28 & 29, 2006
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 13, 2006
“San Diego Arts Festival”, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, November 25, 26 & 27, 2005
SLO Open Studio Tours 2005, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 22 & 23, 2005
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 3, 4 & 5, 2005
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 21, 2005
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, July 2, 3 & 4, 2005
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 25, 2005
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 28, 29 & 30, 2005
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 7, 2005
“San Jose Arts Festival”, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, February 11, 12 & 13, 2005
SLO Open Studio Tours 2004, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 16 & 17, 2004
“The Color of Autumn” - 15th Annual Juried Exhibit, Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles, Sept. 12 - Oct. 24, 2004 (Recipient of the 1890 House Award)
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, September 4, 5 & 6, 2004
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 22, 2004
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 26, 2004
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 29, 30 & 31, 2004
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 8, 2004
SLO Open Studio Tours 2003, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 25 & 26, 2003
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, August 31, September 1 & 2, 2003
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 10, 2003
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 28, 2003
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, May 24, 25 & 26, 2003
“A Day in the Shade”, Templeton Park, Templeton, May 10, 2003
SLO Open Studio Tours 2002, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 12 & 13, 2002
“Celebrating Creative Women of the Central Coast”, AAUW Ed. Foundation, Pismo Beach, Sept. 29, 2002
Morro Bay “Art-in-the-Park”, Morro Bay, August 31, September 1 & 2, 2002
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 11, 2002
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 29, 2002
Shared Exhibit, Julie Dunn and Laurel Sherrie, Laetitia Winery, Arroyo Grande, June 1 – 30, 2002
11th Annual Garden Festival, Friends of SLO Botanical Garden, El Chorro Regional Park, May 4 & 5, 2002
“A Taste of Art”, Assistance League of SLO, Veterans Hall, San Luis Obispo, March 23, 2002
SLO Open Studio Tours 2001, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, Oct. 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2001
“Art in the Garden”, The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 5, 2001
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 25 & 26, 1999
SLO Art Center Business Exhibits, EOC and Raytel Medical Imaging, May 17 - Sept. 17, 1999
8th Annual Garden Festival, Friends of SLO Botanical Garden, El Chorro Regional Park, May 1 & 2, 1999
SLO Art Center Business Exhibits, Brio Cafe and James Maino Investment Office, January 18 - May 17, 1999
Julie Dunn - Prints & Originals, August Editions, SLO, December 12 & 13, 1998, Solo Exhibition
Wildlife Art’N Zoo, Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero, October 10 & 11, 1998
“Intimate Portraits”, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, August 30 - Oct. 4, 1998, Featured artist
Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 26 & 27, 1998
“The Color of Autumn”, 8th Annual Juried Exhibit, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, Oct. 19 - Nov. 23, 1997
CCWS 1997 All Member Show, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, July 23 - August 31, 1997 (Recipient of Third Place Award)
Paso Robles Art Association All Member Show, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, May - April, 1997 (Co-Recipient of People’s Choice Award)
CCWS “Aquarius”, 20th Annual Juried Exhibition, San Luis Obispo Art Center, February 16 - March 16, 1997 (Recipient of the New Traditions in Aqua Media Award)
“The Color of Autumn”, 7th Annual Juried Show, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, October 20 – Nov. 25, 1996, (Recipient of the Peg Knecht Memorial Award)
Island-wide Environmental Art Exhibition, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Saipan, CNMI, August 1994
Contact Julie
Julie welcomes your inquiries regarding her work and possible commissions.
Julie Dunn Fine Art
9150 Carmelita Ave.
Atascadero, CA. 93422
(805) 462-0969
