Julie de Bastion
From a musical, Eastern European background rich in folklore, myth, fairytale and dance, the artist grew up in Britain and then relocated to New York in the 1970s to study art. She returned to the UK in 1989 and began to draw and paint from nature and her surroundings. Her works are created in oils, pastels and monoprint. The technique often begins with drawing, then the use of spatulas or fingers to work in oils or printing inks. The creation of the work is an emotive experience for Julie as the unpopulated works often show distant horizons and pathways. The work has been exhibited throughout the UK and Julie often works to commission.