Julie Andres

Julie (aka Jools) studied graphic arts (UCLA, 1987-’88) in Los Angeles with many of the city’s best designers of the time, developing top-level old-school illustration and layout skills involving masking film, X-Acto knives, T-bars, markers, and technical pens. During this time she also studied watercolour and oil painting at private studios and participated in solo and group exhibitions in Los Angeles, Venice, and Marina del Rey, California. 

Following a move to Seattle, she was contracted to design and illustrate two gift books, which sold well across the US in major retail bookstores for several years. While in Seattle, Julie earned a degree in psychology and creative writing, which lead to her primary career as a writer and editor.

Back in Canada in 1996, her professional work included corporate and non-profit positions, as well as many years working independently as an editor, designer, photographer, and journalist. She continues to work selectively on book and publishing projects.

Now, edging into retirement, Julie has returned to the easel and is exploring with acrylics and mixed media collage. She lives in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant.

" Currently, my focus has veered toward leaves and petals that have detached from their trees or plants to land on water or ground, where they enter a phase of transformation that is fascinating to witness."

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