After graduating with a first class  degree in textile design, Julie worked as an in – house designer of household textiles before freelancing for several years creating fabrics, wallpapers and designs for ceramics; all inspired  by her love of flowers
 
Julies love for flowers and the natural world shines through in her paintings. Her style is varied, from delicate translucent watercolours to a free style bold ink and watercolour interpretation.
 
Julie is the author of three books, How to paint ‘Flowers in Watercolour’ and ‘Irises in Watercolour’, Take three colour Watercolour flowers.She is a popular teacher, running regular classes for adults in Kent, painting days in National Trust gardens and inspires travellers to paint on P&O cruises.