Contemplative Art Making

Jan 29, 2023

I recently read according to the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, “Art-making is a contemplative practice that affects us internally, through our thoughts and emotions, as well as externally, through the creation of object and images that can serve as sources of inspiration…”  Contemplative art may be somewhat divided into two categories: Process and Product. My artwork is a combination of contemplative and descriptive. However, during my daily practice, contemplation rules. I enjoy being in the flow of the process day-to-day. There is often a stepping back to ask “What could I do next? What could I do differently with color, shape, form or line? Is it finished or would one more mark help or hurt?”.

 

 

Group of Five, 3-Day Studio Open House

Nov 6, 2022

Grateful to host my first multi-artist pop-up art exhibition with four fabulous artists in Dallas, TX in the GROUP OF FIVE, 3-Day Exhibition that was on view from  November 3, 2022 to November 5, 2022. Thanks to all of our visitors.

Featuring:
   Cassandra Black
   Julie England
   Lin Medlin
   Nishiki Sugawara-Beda
   Mary Vernon

England Art Studio
135 Howell Street, Dallas, TX 75207

In 2022, I am celebrating the eleven-year anniversary of starting to oil paint. It’s been a pleasure to walk this path and enjoy the journey. This quote expresses well how each step built on the prior step; there is an experiential learning that cannot be cut short. “The reality is, improving yourself does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, and it helps to have a purpose driving you forward. There is so much potential in each of us. Pursue something that will put a smile on your face and don’t put limits on yourself. You may be amazed at what you accomplish.”

 

 

NuuMuse Gallery Fall Show 2022

Sep 24, 2022

Grateful that two paintings are included in the Fall Show 2022 that is on view from  September 11, 2022 to November 11, 2022 at NuuMuse Gallery.

Opening reception on Saturday evening, October 15, 2022 starting at 6pm.

NuuMuse Gallery
2146 Irving Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
https://nuumuse.com/

In 2022, I am celebrating the ten-year anniversary of starting to oil paint. It’s been a pleasure to walk this path and enjoy the journey. This quote expresses well how each step built on the prior step; there is an experiential learning that cannot be cut short. “The reality is, improving yourself does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, and it helps to have a purpose driving you forward. There is so much potential in each of us. Pursue something that will put a smile on your face and don’t put limits on yourself. You may be amazed at what you accomplish.”

 

 

New Terrain, Solo Art Exhibition at Strata Gallery

Jul 29, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              August 9, 2022

 

STRATA GALLERY

 

Strata Gallery announces Julie England, New Terrain

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Strata Gallery presents established member solo exhibition New Terrain by Texas based artist, Julie England. The exhibition opens September 6, 2022 and is on view until September 24, 2022. There is a public reception with the artist on Friday, September 9, 5:00-7:00pm.

Julie’s paintings, inspired by the outdoors, especially arid terrain, will be shown at Strata Gallery, Santa Fe in September. England paints earth tones and saturated color with a sense of place, imagination and yearning. She invites the viewer to travel through topology towards the horizon, where earth melds with sky.

On one wall of Strata Gallery hang paintings with aerial perspective over Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico properties. Discussions with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, NM about photographing her sites led to this body of work. O’Keeffe’s Clouds Above Sky series from 1965, where land observed through the airplane window was a most original pictorial idea, is now commonplace. An aerial view enhances the viewer’s awareness of space and triggers one to immediately enter the foreground.

The opposing wall at Strata Gallery holds landscape paintings featuring color and mark-making that convey energy from nature. Paint gestures capture undulating surfaces enabling a sense of movement while standing still. 

Julie England is an oil painter who grew up in Wisconsin, Florida and Texas.  Her artwork is exhibited in Texas and across the U.S. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. After a career in the semiconductor industry, England earned an Associates of Arts degree in 2015 at Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, Texas. In 2018 she earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Julie lives and works in the Dallas, TX. 

Strata Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. For more information about Strata Gallery, the current exhibit, and the future schedule of events, please visit the Strata Gallery website and Instagram.

503-780-5403
www.stratagallerysanatfe.com 
IG: @stratagallerysantafe
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Stephanie Jacinto
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Strata Gallery Santa Fe
418 Cerillos Road, Suite 1-C, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
https://www.stratagallerysantafe.com/

 

 

TAC 16th Annual Juried Exhibit

Jul 28, 2022

Grateful that my Jade, Palm and Glyph painting is included in the 16th Annual Texas Artists Coalition Juried Exhibit that will be on view from  August 5, 2022 to August 27, 2022 at Arts Fort Worth in their Marlene & Spencer Hays Foundation Gallery.

RECEPTION: August 5, 2022 6:00 – 9:00 pm
JUROR: Narong Tintamusik

Arts Fort Worth Gallery
1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 
https://www.artsfortworth.org/

In 2022, I am celebrating the ten-year anniversary of starting to oil paint. It’s been a pleasure to walk this path and enjoy the journey. This quote expresses well how each step built on the prior step; there is an experiential learning that cannot be cut short. “The reality is, improving yourself does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, and it helps to have a purpose driving you forward. There is so much potential in each of us. Pursue something that will put a smile on your face and don’t put limits on yourself. You may be amazed at what you accomplish.”

 

 

RO2 Gallery CHAOS!8 Group Art Exhibition

Jul 28, 2022

Grateful that my Landscape 102 painting is included in the CHAOS!8 Group Art Exhibition that will be on view from  August 6, 2022 to September 17, 2022 at RO2 Gallery.

Opening reception on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022.

RO2 Gallery
1501 South Ervay Street, Dallas, TX 75215
https://www.ro2art.com/

In 2022, I am celebrating the ten-year anniversary of starting to oil paint. It’s been a pleasure to walk this path and enjoy the journey. This quote expresses well how each step built on the prior step; there is an experiential learning that cannot be cut short. “The reality is, improving yourself does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, and it helps to have a purpose driving you forward. There is so much potential in each of us. Pursue something that will put a smile on your face and don’t put limits on yourself. You may be amazed at what you accomplish.”

 

 

Strata Gallery Annual Group Art Exhibition

Jun 20, 2022

Grateful that my End of the Season painting is included in the Strata Gallery Annual Group Art Exhibition that will be on view from  July 26 to August 20, 2022 at Strata Gallery Santa Fe.

Opening reception on Friday, July 29 from 5-7pm.

Strata Gallery Santa Fe
418 Cerillos Road, Suite 1-C, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
https://www.stratagallerysantafe.com/

 

 

Art Folio Annual 2022

Jun 6, 2022

Grateful that Summer Leaves 3  painting was awarded the Silver honor in the Painting: Traditional/Contemporary Category by Art Folio Annual 2022.

What is Art Folio?
Art Folio is a publication of the best in abstract and contemporary work as decided on by a curator who is a working professional in the art industry, usually a gallery owner or director.

Art Folio Annual 2022
https://www.artfolioannual.com/