APPROACH
JulieAnn’s approach to modern fine art is quietly powerful and distinctive—a rare convergence of artistic intuition and mathematical mastery that gently advances the evolution of contemporary painting.
Through the subtle interplay of light and shadow, JulieAnn reveals the hidden architecture underlying all living systems, inviting viewers into a visual dialogue of calming resonance. Her luminous works resonate with viewers in a timeless, organic, and self-reflective manner, creating an intimacy with nature while guiding the eye toward moments of stillness and wholeness.
JulieAnn weaves her beautiful oil painting skills with her aerospace engineering background and deep respect for the laws of life, harnessing sacred geometry to create paintings of profound equilibrium and harmony. Her compositions echo the dynamic patterns found throughout nature—from the spiral of a shell to the branching of trees.
In each painting, the viewer experiences the quiet harmonies that govern both the natural world and the human spirit—a gentle expression born from the convergence of artistic sensitivity, mathematical laws, and nature’s masterful design.
PATH
JulieAnn initially followed her curiosity to master physics. Engineering school demands discipline, precision, and a dynamic and engaged mind. She had been repeatedly told that women lacked the intellectual capacity required for engineering. JulieAnn excelled academically and eventually earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado. At the time, less than 5% of engineers were women.
JulieAnn left aerospace engineering and became a technology consultant for several of the highest revenue-generating companies in the country. After years of a demanding career, she intentionally shifts from a mind-centric external world to a more contemplative space through oil painting.
In 2015, she began sharing her work publicly and received acclaim. Her artwork resides in over twenty states across America and on Apple Music. She continues leveraging threads from her engineering technology background, bringing a unique perspective to her paintings.
PRESS
EXHIBITIONS
August 2023 | “Making Their Mark” Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison CT, USA
https://www.susanpowellfineart.com/artists
July 2017 | Westport Fine Arts Juried Festival, Westport CT, USA
Nov 2015 | Open Studio Hartford, Hartford CT, USA
“Seek” is chosen as an Ekphrasis selection out of hundreds of artworks. https://www.juliederby.com/2016-2020/