Featured Artist Friday: Gail Julien
Friday, August 10, 2012 at 2:26PM 
Gail Julien"I attended Coronet of California Modeling School. Upon graduation, I went on to study at American Beauty Finishing School in Detroit, MI.
"I have been involved in fashion and creative pursuits from an early age, including modeling and acting. I have performed on the stage, in movies and on television. More hands on to the creative process I built sets, directed plays and became a makeup artist. I even opened my own modeling school, talent agency and production service and became a published author.
Gail Julien - Ominous - Acrylics on canvas - 12 x 16 in. (click photo for larger image)"Eventually I moved into the corporate world of aviation. Again, the creative process was my favorite part, including event planning and editor/ writer for The Women in Corporate Aviation Newsletter.
"I currently appear in: Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who of American Women and The World’s Who’s Who of Women.
Gail Julien - Rosie - Watercolor pencils on paper - 8 1/2 x 11 in. (click photo for larger image)"I’ve always loved the creative process in every venue. Jill Kiefer has given me the courage and tools to pursue my heart’s desire -ART!
"Every medium is an adventure and I combine drawing, painting, and other mediums. Much of the work I am currently doing is creating something that will leap off the canvas and show the viewer something unexpected."
Suzette - India ink on paper - 8 1/2 x 11 in. (click photo for larger image)
Reader Comments (26)
What a creative artist you are!
GREAT JOB, GAIL! PRETTY LADIES LOOK LIKE YOU!!
True...all true!
Gail - I Love your work!
Amazing and such unique and creative work....Very impressed!!!!
Gail - very nice!!! Amazing and we are very proud of your art work!
GAIL - What a lovely article. Way to go, gal....
Cudos from Cincinnati.....
Your paintings are beautiful! I have always admired people like you who can make things come to life using only their imagination. Such a wonderful gift to have!
Gail - the profiles really caught my eye. Like music, there's as much said in the spaces as in the lines! As always, love your work!
Susie
Wonderful pieces, thanks for sharing your life and art.
Love these! Too bad you could only show 3. Would love to see a gallery showing of your work.
These are great! Beauty and light , Ive seen a picture of the tree before this ,and i think it was more obvious the bird was an actual 'miniature' with feathers 'and all' standing off the canvas! The storm and the light , the yin and yang of the tree at the center of it all. It's captivating. The bird need only flit easily to a very near by branch to find the light. And so often is life!! This can be a message from spirit to all who can envision it! Thank You! Gigi
These are beautiful! Capturing the essence of lines and space and the simplicity in being creative and making it something into such a piece that is unique and wonderful.
Great artwork! The second two have terrific artistic elegance. Really enjoyed seeing them. Thank you!
All of the works are unique and beautiful. Congratulations Gail!
These are amazing. What a talented artist. I would be honored to hang any of them in my home.
Beautiful work! You are truly a gifted artist!
Gail, I am so happy to be able to see some of your artistic creations! I do hope to see more, soon! Gigi put my thoughts on the first piece into words beautifully already, but I would like to comment on the last two. With clean, elegant lines, pops of color, and perfectly chosen additions, you've expressed so much about these women. Just from viewing these pieces, I feel as though I know a bit about them and their personalities. Very well done, and I look forward to seeing more!
Gail - Ominous - Acrylics on canvas - is my absolute favorite! It definately captures the essence of dark and light and the merging of the two. I could look at this work for hours and find so many messages! Ronda Peterson
What an amazing artist! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tree! I'm not in the least bit surprised she's been featured and had offers for her projects. Simply lovely.
Outstanding work!!! You are a very talented, gorgeous lady!!! So creative!!!!
Gail- - I am so proud to know you and to be "friends of a feather" all these many years. Beautiful works of art that awake all our sensory being. "Great Work"
these are amazing!!! i love the first one. i remember you drawing since i was little and always admiring how well you could draw. im happy you are doing what you are doing what you love
i love you
You are a fascinating woman and a very talented artist! Thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful art, hope to see alot more of your wonderful talent.