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Artist of the Month – Julie Paton
Marsh Wrens by Julie Paton
Julie began her career as an illustrator at Hallmark Cards, Inc. While working in the greeting card design department, she gained experience designing a variety of paper products. Having access to an in-house art supply library, Julie could select any medium, brush, paper or board surface for her work. In the artists’ workshop at Hallmark, she developed new techniques and processes for greeting card product lines.
After 10 years at Hallmark, Julie decided to pursue a career as a freelance artist. Although she continued to design greeting cards, Julie expanded her work into the home decor market. After signing with an agent, Julie licensed her artwork for dinnerware, glass savers, trivets, coasters, scarves, greeting cards, and paper party sets. For this market, Julie begins with painting watercolors on paper or illustration board and then scans the images and uses Photoshop to format templates for specific products.
After a long career in the commercial market, Julie is looking forward to the challenge of painting for the Fine Art market. For more information about Julie’s artwork, please visit art.com.
During December, you can view Julie’s artwork at the Sound Community Bank.
Jeweler of the Month – Port Ludlow Art League Jewelers
Port Ludlow Art League Jewelers
During December, the jewelry artists in the Port Ludlow Art League will display their jewelry designs at Sound Community Bank, the Port Ludlow Art League Gallery, and online at portludlowart.org. With the holidays fast approaching, if you see jewelry you’d like to purchase, either at the bank or online, simply make an appointment with the artist to either meet you at the bank or at the adjacent Port Ludlow Art Gallery. Participating artists this year include Nancy Aikman, Sheryl Goldsberry, Janice Gruber, Jolie Maki, Mara Mauch, Maria McGrane, Georganne Muse, and Pamela Raine.
Meet the Artists Reception
A reception for both Julie and the Port Ludlow Art League jewelers is set for 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 11th in the lobby of the bank and 5 – 6 p.m. at the adjacent Port Ludlow Art League Gallery. The bank and gallery are located at the corner of Oak Bay Road and Osprey Ridge Drive in Port Ludlow. The gallery is usually open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m., but on December 11th, the gallery is open 10 am to 7 pm.
