© Julie Ann Maguire
Born and bred in Yorkshire, Julie hails from the dizzy heights of Queensbury village. Mostly self-taught and backed-up by several vocational art courses, courtesy of London Art College, she finds inspiration in nature, wildlife and her love of people. Influenced and supported by internationally acclaimed CP artists, she has won awards for her work and has emerged as a commissioned artist with portraiture, still life, wildlife and animal portraits among her growing art portfolio.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
Winter Exhibition 30 November 2019 to 9 January 2020 - Association of Animal Artists - The Station Gallery, Richmond
6th September to 2nd November 2019 – UKCPS 16th World of Coloured Pencil Exhibition – The Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5NG
August 2019 – UKCPS 18th Annual Open Exhibition 2019 The Station, Station Yard, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD
July 2019 – Highly Commended, Leisure Painter magazine category, Patchings Art Festival 2019 (Online)
March to May 2019 – Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Association of Animal Artists
3rd-17th September 2018 – Inaugural 2018 Open Exhibition, Storm Art Gallery, 101-105 Burnley Road, Padiham, BBL12 8BL
September to October 2018 – World of Coloured Pencil Exhibition, Keswick
July 2018 – Highly Commended, Leisure Painter magazine category, Patchings Art Festival 2018 (Online)
May 2018 Stratford ArtsHouse,14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6LU, UKCPS
March to May 2018 – Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Association of Animal Artists
October 2017 – IPAS 2017, Online Juried Exhibition, Pencil Art Society
September to October 2017 – The Station, Richmond, Association of Animal Artists
July 2017 – Patchings Art Festival, Nottingham
April-May 2017 – Menier Gallery, Southwark, London, SE1 1RU, UK Coloured Pencil Society
April-May 2017 – Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, Association of Animal Artists
AFFILIATIONS
AAA (Association of Animal Artists)
UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society)
PUBLICATIONS
June 2016 - CP Treasures IV - Colored pencil masterworks from around the globe. Work featured in the highest category this year.
November 2014 – CP Hidden Treasures II – Second “hidden” series publication which showcases the work of talented, global CP artists and an active CP community
December 2013 – CP Hidden Treasures - Showcase of talented, global CP artists and coloured pencil work
Please feel free to visit Julie Ann’s website art blog or contact her through one of the social media options above.
Society Achievements
Signature Status 2019, Silver 2022