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Statement series

Statements can be unspoken. I explore the dual representations of statement in this series through fashion and through pose. Each piece explores a different type of fashion and…

Statement VIII

This one is my photographer friend Jillian who took the reference shot for Statement I. During a different shoot for reference photos I noticed she was wearing a white shirt while I saw her reviewing photos. I asked to include her in this series, and here she is!

Statement VII

Since starting the Statement series I’ve been on the lookout for interesting variations on white fabrics. It occurred to me that there are a few occupations that include uniforms or articles of clothing that fit the bill.

Statement VI

Got this lovely late afternoon shot for the latest painting, part of the Statement series.

Statement V

Dave is a connoisseur of bowties and has written an eBook all about them. He had this great photo for the cover, so in exchange for borrowing it for a painting, I created a few layout options for the cover.

Statement IV

The Statement series is mostly individuals, but this lovely pose was too good to pass up.

Statement III

A friend of mine has this neat leather motorcycle jacket, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to paint a different type of material.

Statement II

Another figure & fabric Statement exploration, this time where the drape of fabric comes from the surroundings.

Statement I

I’m starting a series of paintings to explore two things I’ve wanted to work at more: figures and fabric.

Gestures

Like the Statement series, I got curious about how to show emotion and individuality without relying on facial expression. I’ve found that hands carry a lot of personality…

Current Collections

Artist Statement While experiencing life in a world that’s still learning about the possibilities of the digital age, I find myself drawn to the truths of traditional arts….

Art of Julie Meridian

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Solo exhibition: Flight Delay

The late afternoon sun and shifting weather created this extraordinary light show with the glassware that splayed, rippled, and caught an occasional tiny rainbow.

Shimmer

Continuing my tradition of creating new works to donate to the annual Works/San José benefit auction, here’s one that echoes some of the artful cropping of the Statement paintings but with a new subject matter.

The Raven

It occurred to me that both this Alice in Wonderland riddle and Poe’s poem “The Raven” reference the same themes: writing, ravens, and a touch of madness.