I was Born in Rockford Illinois in 1967 and grew up in Ann Arbor Michigan. I loved the outdoors, horses, and a menagerie of animals I kept as a kid. In 1982 my family moved to California where I began studying Graphic Design and Illustration more seriously. When I moved to Texas in 1992 I met a fellow artist who talked me into starting Fine Art/Finishing business. With his help, and a few others, my business has grown into a success over these 28 plus years. Eventually, It was time to plan for a new adventure with my partner and we decided to move to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where we bought 5 beautiful acres in the mountains. I have built a new studio on my property, where I will be inspired to create wildlife art using Fumage as a main medium and what other kind of techniques that will inspire me for years to come!
Publications
The Laurel of Asheville Magazine- cover artist
https://thelaurelofasheville.com/arts/cover-artist-julie-willan/
Culture Map Houston
Shout-out
https://shoutouthtx.com/meet-julie-willan-artist/Origins Magazine