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Julie K. Art
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✤ Artist & Illustrator
✤ Painting endangered species with a medieval twist!
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Spring is here! 🌷🐇🐝🦢🦋

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our show! My friends surprised me, my dad brought me flowers, and I sold two original pieces! 🥹

If you didn't get a chance to visit the reception, Flora & Fauna is on view at 701 Whaley until May 12th! #artshow
April 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The final animal in my SC sticker series is the Piping Plover. These cuties are usually around 7 in. and weigh less than 2 oz. This migratory bird spends its winters with us. We must protect their nesting habitats from disturbance. 🏝️

#wildlifeart #endangeredspecies #birding
Digital illustration of a Piping Plover and her baby
April 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Bewick’s Wren highly resembles our state bird, the Carolina Wren, but is extremely rare. Listed as State Endangered, they are mostly found in brushy thickets, and open farmlands.

I love how round they can be and how they perch their tail so high.

#southcarolina #wildlifeart #digitalart
A digital illustration of Bewick’s Wren, a bird listed as State Endangered in the state of South Carolina
April 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Today I’m highlighting not one, but 2 South Carolina amphibians: the Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Threatened) & the Carolina Gopher Frog (Endangered).

Both are found in SC’s Sandhills region.

#endangeredspecies #southcarolina
Illustration of a pine barrens tree frog and a gopher frog, two endangered South Carolina species
April 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Today’s state endangered animal is the Coal Skink, a small lizard found at Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina’s highest peak.

I chose to draw a juvenile coal skink, because their tails are this gorgeous blue that turns to brown in adulthood.

#endangeredspecies #wildlifeart #stickersheet
A digital illustration of two coal skinks
March 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Today’s state threatened animal is the Carolina Pygmy Sunfish! This tiny freshwater fish is only found in the states of SC + NC.

To protect this species, we must protect our streams and fresh water from pollution and habitat fragmentation.

#endangeredspecies #wildlifeart #stickersheet
An illustration of two Carolina Pygmy Sunfish, an endangered species in the states of S.C. and N.C.
March 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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My heart has been with my beautiful (and frustrating) state, and I’m doing what I can to raise awareness for our local South Carolina environment and threatened species.

Today, I’m focusing on the red-cockaded woodpecker, listed as state endangered by the SC DNR.
#endangeredspecies #wildlifeart
A digital illustration of two red-cockaded woodpeckers back to back, surrounded by a frame of bright red
March 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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I am so proud of this show and how it all came together! Meredith, Tennyson, and I share a love of bold colors, patterns, and animals that gives our work a cohesive and complementary feel.

On view now at 701 Whaley until May 12th!

#artshow #folkart #artglery
March 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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"St. Patrick's Green", my piece inspired by stained glass and featuring 7 species of birds found in Ireland, is finished!

I haven't felt this proud of a painting in a long time and it feels so good.

#stainedglass #medievalart #endangeredspecies
Picture of Julie’s large watercolor piece “St. Patrick’s Green” inspired by stained glass and featuring seven bird species found in Ireland. The painting is a landscape featuring a duck and swan in a pond, a pheasant and pair of lapwings in the field, a magpie and woodpigeon in a tree, and arctic tern flying in the sky. In the background are mountains and a bright sun. Picture of Julie’s large watercolor piece “St. Patrick’s Green” inspired by stained glass and featuring seven bird species found in Ireland. The painting is a landscape featuring a duck and swan in a pond, a pheasant and pair of lapwings in the field, a magpie and woodpigeon in a tree, and arctic tern flying in the sky. In the background are mountains and a bright sun. Picture of Julie’s large watercolor piece “St. Patrick’s Green” inspired by stained glass and featuring seven bird species found in Ireland. The painting is a landscape featuring a duck and swan in a pond, a pheasant and pair of lapwings in the field, a magpie and woodpigeon in a tree, and arctic tern flying in the sky. In the background are mountains and a bright sun.
March 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Here’s some sneak peeks of my 16x20” work in progress! Inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds, this is the largest piece I’ve worked on in some time! I’ve been enjoying it immensely.

#stainedglass #medievalart #watercolor
Closeup of a work-in-progress watercolor piece inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds Closeup of a work-in-progress watercolor piece inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds Closeup of a work-in-progress watercolor piece inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds Closeup of a work-in-progress watercolor piece inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds
February 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Closeup time for our hook-billed kite friend! ☀️

“Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025.

#endangeredspecies #medievalart #illustrator
A rectangular gouache and colored piece by Julie K. Art that features a hook-billed kite sitting on a branch against a background of medieval manuscript inspired patterns. “Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025. A rectangular gouache and colored piece by Julie K. Art that features a hook-billed kite sitting on a branch against a background of medieval manuscript inspired patterns. “Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025. A rectangular gouache and colored piece by Julie K. Art that features a hook-billed kite sitting on a branch against a background of medieval manuscript inspired patterns. “Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025.
February 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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A closer look at my scarab beetle piece, “The Morning Sun” that will be on display at the upcoming Flora and Fauna show!

Backgrounds are pictures I took in the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the MET.

Watercolor on archival paper, 6” x 6”, 2025.

#ancientegypt #watercolorillustration
Circular watercolor illustration inspired by patterns on ancient Egyptian coffins. In the center is a black scarab beetle. Circular watercolor illustration inspired by patterns on ancient Egyptian coffins. In the center is a black scarab beetle. Circular watercolor illustration inspired by patterns on ancient Egyptian coffins. In the center is a black scarab beetle.
February 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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starting something new! #workinprogress
February 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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It’s been a while since I did an Acryla gouache x colored pencil piece. I always forget how much I enjoy the textures! This piece is called “Fly by Thy Wisdom” and features a Hook-Billed Kite.
A flat-lay photo of a painting on a desk, surrounded by artist materials like Holbein Gouache and Prismacolor colored pencils. The painting is of a hook-billed kite against a background of patterns inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts A flat-lay photo of a painting on a desk, surrounded by artist materials like Holbein Gouache and Prismacolor colored pencils. The painting is of a hook-billed kite against a background of patterns inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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“And what I ask
Of you, beloved,
Far away
Is to think at times…
Of the strand of Howth
Where a wave breaks“
-Pádraig Pearse 🇮🇪

#howthireland #howthcliffwalk #howthcastle
February 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Kilkenny Castle was a dream! When can i move in? #kilkennycastle
Julie looking at a tapestry at Kilkenny Castle Julie looking at the stunningly painted ceiling of the Great Hall at Kilkenny Castle Julie at a window of Kilkenny Castle that overlooks the rose garden A portrait of Queen Elizabeth, a copy of which was on display at Kilkenny castle
February 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Sharing some stills + closeups of this piece I’m calling “I Disregard Your Earthly Treasures”

I’ve been keeping an eye out for these beauties while in Ireland, but I think it’s still too cold + early for them to be about. (Still crossing my fingers though🤞)

#medievalmanuscript #gouachepainting
A gouache and watercolor painting on a square piece of archival paper. The painting features an elephant hawk moth, a bright yellow, olive and pink moth, against a background pattern of bold colors and gold inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts. A gouache and watercolor painting on a square piece of archival paper. The painting features an elephant hawk moth, a bright yellow, olive and pink moth, against a background pattern of bold colors and gold inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts. A gouache and watercolor painting on a square piece of archival paper. The painting features an elephant hawk moth, a bright yellow, olive and pink moth, against a background pattern of bold colors and gold inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts.
February 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Oh, Ireland. I fear I may never leave you. 🇮🇪 #BlarneyCastle
Julie on the steps of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland, looking up at a blue sky Julie sitting on the battlements of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland Julie on the battlements of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland Julie walking up the Wishing Steps at Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland
February 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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“Four Years Left”. Watercolor, gouache & India ink on recycled cotton rag paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025.

Here’s a look at my finished honeybee piece for an upcoming show! 🍯

#medievalart #honeybees #endangeredspecies #wildlifeartist
February 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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January felt simultaneously like the longest and shortest month in history. 🫠 I’m finding comfort in my animal companions and tender middle-grade books.

I think We Could Be Rats takes the lead as my favorite!

What was the best book you read in January?

#januarywrapup #monthlyreads
February 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Omg!!! Yes they’ve had top shelf priority on my bookshelf for YEARS and my UK paperback editions just came in a few hours ago! They are stunning! Who’s your fav character? Mine’s dustfinger!
January 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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I ❤️ to read high fantasy, sci-fi, generational epics, + middle grade fiction.

You can usually find me painting, cuddling my cat, watching Ghibli movies + Dropout, + playing DnD! My favorite games are ACNH, Stardew Valley, + BotW. I’m a Virgo INFJ 4w3.

Do we have any in common?
#BookSky #VibeCheck
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Hi #booksky! A lot of you might not know that when I’m not painting, I’m the Creative Director and a bookseller for a local indie bookstore! I have a reads account where I post my reads, recs, and ARC reviews. Going to try and be better about bringing those here, too. 📚

Instagram @ juliek.reads
Julie wearing an orange sweater in front of her bookshelf A scrapbook-esque collage featuring pastel colors, patterns from art nouveau, and a picture of a book open on a desk with an illustration of a unicorn A phone on a bookshelf, open to the audiobook of “Rosarita” by Anita Desai Julie’s bookshelves! Three bookshelves against a blue wall
January 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Here’s my shelfie! Hi #booksky fam!
Three bookshelves full of books in front of a blue wall
January 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Introducing my Egyptian Scarab Beetle painting! 🪲 I love these little guys. Ever since I saw the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the MET Museum, I haven’t been able to get these patterns and colors out of my head!

#artistsonthreads #watercolorart #illustration
A watercolor and gouache painting of a scarab beetle on a circular piece of paper. The beetle is set against a background of ancient Egyptian inspired patterns and gold ink. A watercolor and gouache painting of a scarab beetle on a circular piece of paper. The beetle is set against a background of ancient Egyptian inspired patterns and gold ink. A watercolor and gouache painting of a scarab beetle on a circular piece of paper. The beetle is set against a background of ancient Egyptian inspired patterns and gold ink.
January 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM