I create oil paintings on birch panels often using the natural wood grain pattern in my forms and landscapes.
Julie Roth is a professional artist & illustrator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (B.A. Illustration). Painting commercial murals and large-scale oil paintings has become her primary focus. Her murals can be found in public spaces throughout Wisconsin and her “larger-than-life” oil paintings are held in private collections and institutions around the country.
Her latest body of work is influenced by landscapes and cityscapes with intertwining narratives that question man’s balance with nature. Her human forms meld with their surroundings creating metaphoric scenes. Julie’s work is characterized by a unique style that emphasizes bold line work and transitioning weights to create imagery that is both communicative and captivating.