About the featured artist, Julie Beck: Julie Beck was born and raised in Western Upstate New York. From 1998 to 2002, she attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she graduated valedictorian with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. From 2002 to 2011, she worked primarily as a freelance designer but continued to draw and paint as a self-taught artist. In 2011, a move to Massachusetts introduced her to the Academy of Realist Art, Boston which catapulted her abilities to a new level. Since then, Julie has become both an instructor at, as well as the Assistant Director of ARA Boston. Julie is currently working out of her personal studio at ARA Boston, where she is developing a body of work that explores the concepts of nostalgia, relationships, and identity. She has a wide range of painting subjects including still life paintings and animal/figurative works. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US and internationally. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com/ Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/