Julie Miller
Artist statement
My name is Julie Miller, and I am a mixed media artist based in the town of Crown Point, Indiana. My current body of work is a testament to my boundless creativity and unwavering passion for the natural world. Utilizing a combination of acrylic, alcohol inks, watercolors, and ink, I bring a kaleidoscope of vivid colors and textures to the canvas, paper, and yupo surfaces. Drawing inspiration from my local surroundings in Northwest Indiana, as well as my travels to the majestic California mountains, I aim to capture the essence of nature and its ever-changing beauty through my unique and enchanting pieces. Join me on this whimsical journey as I invite you to explore the kaleidoscopic wonders of my imagination and the stunning landscapes of our world.
Bio
My work explores movement, emotion, and nature thru vivid colors. I studied fine art in college with a psychology minor. After college, I took a break from art and have started creating and showing art within the past ten years.
I am active in the Northwest Indiana Art community and show work in Indiana and Illinois. I participate in many local events and show my work at several different venues and galleries in NWI.
I have been the Vice-President of the Diversified Art Visionaries the past two years, a non for-profit group that focuses on enriching the community by developing an enthusiastic environment that supports the arts.
I have won several awards in juried art competitions, including Best overall Concept and Best in Category for Space, Time, Energy, and exhibit put on by DAVe, and I also won first place at Studio 659 for one of my fiber art pieces.
Recently, I have had my first solo exhibit at the Edge Coffee House in Crete, Illinois, and at the Towle Theater in Hammond, exhibited at the Chicago Public Library, and was a part of a three person exhibit at the Box Factory in Michigan. I also won the Best in Show for the 80th Annual Salon Show put on by South Shore Arts at the Munster Performing Arts Center 2023.
