Hello, and I'm glad you're here. My passion is art. I help people discover the joy of a rich creative life, starting now. Whether you're a fellow creator, a collector or new to the world of art, welcome to my wonderful world!
Ready to get creative? A new class + something for art lovers
Two ways to bring more art into your life this fallI’ve been looking forward to this — my next online painting class is officially open for registration! If you’ve been craving time to paint, to shake off perfectionism, or just to reconnect with your creative side (with a friendly nudge from me), this class might be exactly what you need. We’ll paint live together, explore techniques to loosen up and layer color with confidence, and you’ll have full access to the recordings in case you want to revisit anything later — or if life gets in the way of live sessions, as it tends to do. It’s a small, supportive group — which means space is limited. If it feels like your time to dive in, I’d love to have you. [Reserve your spot in the class →] For those who love collecting art but maybe not making it (or who just want more of both), I’ve launched my new Art Print Club — a monthly subscription of limited-edition prints sent straight from my studio to your door. Think of it as a gentle, colorful surprise in your mailbox — art mail instead of bills. Whichever path you take — painting with me live or welcoming new prints into your home — thank you for being part of this creative community. It means more than I can say. Warmly wishing you the best as these sweet fall days begin to turn toward the deep magic of winter. Julia Email: julia@juliaoreilly.com Know someone who might enjoy this newsletter and Art Backstage? Forward this email, or send them this link: https://juliaoreillyart.kit.com/artbackstage And thanks for helping me spread the word! |
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Hello, and I'm glad you're here. My passion is art. I help people discover the joy of a rich creative life, starting now. Whether you're a fellow creator, a collector or new to the world of art, welcome to my wonderful world!
Greetings from the last lingering days of summer, at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Working Steadily My time in the studio is more often about a steady rhythm of work than spectacular achievement. That's how my summer has gone, for sure. I have a dozen paintings in the works and more events on the horizon, though my focus has been on maintaining calm forward momentum. Works in progress I'm still excited to work with material I gathered from my painting adventure to the...
New Paintings In progress! Some days all you do is push paint around. There are days in the studio when it feels like nothing is happening. A brushstroke gets painted over. A color is adjusted by the smallest degree. Hours pass, and the painting doesn't seem much different than when I started. But I've learned that this is part of the work. Not every session brings a breakthrough. Making a painting rarely comes with a roadmap. Most days, I simply show up, pay attention, and trust that the...
Art is so much more than just a picture. With many disturbing challenges in our world right now, it's a relief to come back to art-making. I let it wrap around me. Foremost is the calm that comes from sinking into the act of painting. It empties my mind of everything else. A mental and emotional mini-vacation. Looking at someone else's art works too. I get to experience wonder and awe, maybe joy, maybe shock, maybe transformation. Not all art has to soothe and beautify. Sometimes art is...