The artist and her inspirations
Hi I'm Julia and I became a 'Bird In France' when I decided to move from the Fens of East England to the heart of Brittany in France.
Located in the Côtes-d'Armor countryside, I am an artist with one foot always in nature.
After 25 years of working with horses, in 2017 I launched my studio Bird in France Art to create artwork inspired by my love of the natural world.
In my old barn here I found some old Breton roof slates and pieces of chestnut wood that I reclaimed and which became beautiful natural canvases for my work.
The history of these materials, the colours that age has given them, creates a connection across time as I paint underneath to create something with new life celebrating the joy of the natural world.
I have been surrounded by animals since a young age and I always love receiving commissions for pet portraits!
The eyes are the window to the soul and when I paint an animal, it is once I have painted its eyes that I feel it begins to come to life and its unique character emerges.
I welcome visitors to my studio by appointment and I can always be reached via my website and on Facebook and Instagram.