Artist Julia F Ralston

Julia’s work expresses movement and color using large, loose brushstrokes and a variety of application methods. A sense of depth links view and artist to a particular place without providing every detail and leaving plenty of room for conversation.

Her work has been included in numerous juried shows throughout the Carolinas, including Carolinas Got Art! in Charlotte, NC and the North Carolina Artist Exhibition in Raleigh NC. One of her paintings was recently chosen for the set of the TV series “Reckless”, filmed in Charleston SC.

“Painting and drawing the natural world around me have long been a way to connect my love of the outdoors with my love of creating beautiful works of art. I regularly hike all over the wooded hills and valleys near my home, often with a sketchbook, paying attention to the birds and native plants in our area, as well as to the contours and colors of the landscape. In the studio, I enjoy playing color games such as trying out different palette combinations, contrasting saturated and muted color, and establishing rhythms; always experimenting to see what’s possible. I work borh from the landscape and from my imagination.”