Julie Connor
Julie is a self taught, multi-media artist residing in Colchester in Essex. She began painting and drawing at an early age but decided against any formal art training, choosing instead to develop her talent through self taught means. Julie consequently moved through the educational system into a successful career in nursing, but later decided to give this up to pursue her art passion full time. Julie paints with acrylic for its versatility, favouring high flow fluid acrylics and inks particularly. “I adore using bright, bold colours and often team them with contrasting dark backgrounds to really make them pop.”
Julie’s new collection is inspired by her love of cities. “Growing up in a small country village, big cities have always captivated me. London and Paris in particular hold a special place in my heart.”
A cityscape painting is a snapshot in time. But in reality, cities are a buzz of excitement and activity with bursts of colour. Julie aims to create this atmosphere and energy with the use of bright colour, dark moody skies, and the addition of random marks, squiggles and splatters, to give the piece movement and vitality.
“Cities are often depicted as being grey and dismal but I don’t see that. Whenever I exit the tube or metro, I see beauty, magnificence, grandeur and a piece of history. That is what I embrace in my work.”
Julie works from her home studio in Essex as this is where she’s most content. She endeavours to connect with her audience by providing escapism, reducing stress and promoting feelings of well being.
The rewards she gains from creating art for her collectors are very similar to those gained through nursing: helping people through something within herself.
Summer Nights & City Lights
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Going Underground
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityCardiff’s Charm
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilitySydney, We’ll Meet Again
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityBrighton Baby!
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityBeneath These Sunset Skies
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityGood Morning Westminster
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityBrighton Buzz
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityGoodnight Dumbo
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityAn Edinburgh Story
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Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityForever Edinburgh
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityA Monmartre Moment
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Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityViva Las Vegas
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Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityThe Empire State
Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityIt’s A London Thing
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Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityLa Vie Est Belle
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Original of: 1Please login to see availabilityWanderlust And City Dust
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