Julia Christie

Julia Christie is an artist and illustrator based in The Cotswolds, having returned after spending 12 years in Ardvasar, on the southern peninsula of the Isle of Skye. Taking inspiration from atmospheric land and seascapes, Julia’s paintings seek to capture the elusive mood and presence of experienced environments.

Julia has a first class honours degree and has illustrated numerous books and publications, including Alice in Wonderland for Octopus Books and Beauty & the Beast for Frederick Warne. She has exhibited her paintings at the Gallery An Talla Dearg, Isle Ornsay, Isle of Skye and Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery, Acharacle.

Having taught art for over four decades, Julia offers relaxing and immersive residential painting retreats – where you can relax, unwind and discover the artist within. These bespoke courses, which cater for all abilities, are kept to a very small class size so that Julia can provide plenty of expert individual tuition to each attendee. Non-painting partners are also welcome.

So, come along to Julia’s next retreat to experience a thoroughly enriching break, build confidence and share in Julia’s passion for painting, inspired by natural landscapes and seascapes. Hosted in Julia’s own studio, with residence at a tranquil Cotswolds artist retreat, with breathtaking valley views to expand your artistic inspiration further. Discover upcoming retreat dates and immerse yourself in painting atmospheric land and seascapes.

If you are interested in buying a painting or a print, please get in touch for more information. Commissions are welcomed.

“Julia has the gift of guiding and encouraging even the rank amateur into producing something worthwhile on the first day. Her wide knowledge of painting styles and her brilliantly analytical eye enable her to offer just the right ideas for individual improvement. A very good teacher.”
Vivien W