Acrylic

Art for the Soul

Watercolor

Art for the Journey

The Painted Porch

A Self-Serve Art Gallery

Creating Art That Speaks to the Heart

My paintings are an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Through color, texture, and intuition, I create one-of-a-kind originals inspired by growth, healing, travel, nature, and the beauty found in everyday moments. Each piece is created with the hope that it finds the person it was meant for.

Commissions

Looking for a piece created just for you? Julie accepts a limited number of commissioned requests throughout the year. Whether you’re inspired by a favorite color palette, a meaningful place, a special memory, or a feeling you’d like captured on canvas, each commission is created in Julie’s signature style and designed to tell your unique story.

Beyond the Canvas

Returning the Gift, LLC.

While art feeds my soul, website design and email marketing have been my profession for more than 30 years. Through Returning the Gift, I help businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs create beautiful websites, engaging email campaigns, and digital solutions that connect with their audiences.

Need help with your online presence? I’d love to connect.

Meet Julie

Artist. Traveler. Storyteller. Creator.

Painting has become one of the ways I make sense of the world. Through watercolor and acrylics, I capture moments of beauty, growth, and connection—creating artwork that invites reflection and inspires joy.