Julie Andrés (Jools) studied graphic arts in Los Angeles (UCLA 1987-’88) with many of the city’s then top designers. During this time she also studied watercolour and oil painting at private studios and participated in solo and group exhibitions in Los Angeles, Venice, and Marina del Rey, California. Following a return to Canada and a career in media and publishing, her retirement has brought her back to creating art.
"I grew up in wild country, first in the Ruby Mountains of northeastern Nevada, and later on the edge of British Columbia's Chilcotin Plateau, and throughout my life I've been obsessed with nature. I like to incorporate mystery and a sense of tranquil reflection in my work."