Courtyard Cafe

Oil on linen panel- Plein Air

12"x9" framed

2019

ARTIST STATEMENT

I consider myself primarily an observational painter, painting mostly from life, and often outside 'en plein air'. Painting in one session, "Alla prima" keeps the surface fresh. I like to look for interesting compositions and often don't know what I will choose to paint until I get to a location. Sometimes what attracts me is simply a light effect and, though my work is representational, it is often the abstract patterns of shadows that get me started. I paint a vast range of subjects, and am always looking for a new challenge.

ARTIST BIO

A graduate of Philadelphia's University of the Arts, Julie has participated in many national plein air events and won several awards. Some recent accomplishments are Artist's Choice Award at Adirondacks Plein Air, First Place at Paint Annapolis, People's Choice Award for Quick Draw at Finger Lakes Plein Air, Plein Air Salon Finalist, and Feature Artist juried into Plein Air Easton. Her paintings have been published in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and she is featured in an article in the Feb/March 2018 issue of Plein Air Magazine. Southwest Art Magazine recognized her as an "Artist to Watch" in their October 2018 issue. Her work can be seen on her website www.julieriker.com

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