Julie studied painting at the University of Reading in the early 80’s. She has been selected for London Exhibitions by Sir Peter Blake, Brian Sewell & Albert Irvin RA and received numerous awards including the prestigious ING Discerning Eye, Royal Watercolour Society, London, & the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol. During 2021 Julie was elected a Member of the Society of Women Artists, a SWA Council Member and a RWA Network Member.