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+Artist's Statement

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 that which is beautiful and 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.

+Biography

Julie's unique style, known as Tempera Batik 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 landscapes, exotic flowers and endangered species. Collectors of her work are attracted to both the abstract and representational qualities found in her paintings. Julie's unique style is characterized by vibrant use of color, an appealing textural surface, and compelling imagery. She has won several awards for her paintings, and will accept commissions.

An accomplished artist and art educator, she 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.

Before coming to live on the Central Coast, Julie taught overseas where she experienced a variety of cultures and artistic styles that have influenced her current work. Her 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 watercolorist, Rosanne Seitz, and jewelry designer, Linda Lewis.

+Exhibitions History

SLO Open Studio Tours 2004, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 16 & 17, 2004

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, 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, 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, September 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, October 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2001

"Art in the Garden", The Jack House and Gardens, San Luis Obispo, August 5, 2001

Artisan-in-Action/Booth Exhibition, Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, August 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2001

Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 23, 2001

10th Annual Garden Festival, Friends of SLO Botanical Garden, El Chorro Regional Park, May 5 & 6, 2001

Morro Bay Bird Festival Exhibit, Morro Bay Community Center, January 12-14, 2001, Honorable Mention Award

Christmas Open House/Art Sale, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, December 2 & 3, 2000

Harvest Festival Booth Exhibit, JanKris Winery, Paso Robles, October 22, 2000

SLO Open Studio Tours 2000, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 14 & 15, 2000

"An Afternoon at the San Marcos Ranch", 10th Annual Benefit for Hospice of SLO County, September 23, 2000

Artisan-in-Action/Booth Exhibition, Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, August 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2000

Atascadero Wine Festival, Atascadero Lake Park, June 25 & 26, 2000

Art On Stage, Central Coast Gallery Exhibition, Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, May 7, 2000

9th Annual Garden Festival, Friends of SLO Botanical Garden, El Chorro Regional Park, May 6 & 7, 2000

Christmas Open House/Art Sale, Hone Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, December 4 & 5, 1999

Solo Exhibit, Castoro Cellars Tasting Room, November 1 - 30, 1999

SLO Open Studio Tours 1999, Home Studio at: 9150 Carmelita Ave., Atascadero, October 23 & 24, 1999

"The Color of Autumn" - 10th Annual Juried Exhibit, Call-Booth House Gallery, Paso Robles, October10 - Nov. 21, 1999

SLO Art Center Business Exhibit, National Pacific Mortgage, September 20, 1999 - Jan. 20, 2000

Art Lives Here, Group Exhibition at the Forum, SLO, August 15, 1999

Artisan-in-Action/Booth Exhibition, Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, August 4, 5 & 6, 1999

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, October 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

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