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!
2015
"Purged" Group Show
WINTER STREET GALLERY
2013
"A Soul's Journey" Solo Show
THE JUNG CENTER
17th Annual Art on the Avenue
WINTER STREET GALLERY
Biannual Art opening
SPRING STREET STUDIOS
VAA Visual Arts Alliance Thirtieth Juried Group Show
THREE ALLEN CENTER
Houston City Hall and City Hall Annex Group Show
Spring Exhibit Group Show
SPRING STREET STUDIOS
2012
"Reveal" Solo Show
SOLEA
"Transcendence" Group Show
THE JUNG CENTER
2011
"Presence" Group Show
THE JUNG CENTER
6th Annual Inner Art Corridor
SPRING STREET STUDIOS
15th Annual Art on the Avenue
WINTER STREET GALLERY
2010
14th Annual Art on the Avenue
WINTER STREET GALLERY
2009
HCAA Greater Houston Open Show Second Place Award
13th Annual Art on the Avenue
WINTER STREET GALLERY
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