- This is a picture of a wall I painted to promote sport in our town. It was plain cement before. Size wize about five cars park here.
I took a picture of myself while I was painting. I had fun music on and rode my bike to the field this day..
Here is what it looked like after I painted the wall yellow, then I added the logos.
This found a happy home in Milan and won a prize too. — It was a local contest. 
For my BFF at Coto de Caza, California. Sunflowers –my first commission. This is an oil painting.
One of my paintings went to double G. {xo♡}
One of my favorite places, down at the ball field.
This is the idea I came up inspired by my hometown gym.
This is at my friend Chassity’s house in New Orleans, Louisiana
Vase of flowers on table.
Flowers
Pastel Mums
Comments I copied from my facebook page.
Your paintings rival Mattisse. Mika M.
I love these paintings. They remind me of a friend that I love and adore. Deb H.
It looks like Van Gogh stopped by your house. Tanya M.
I love mine. Kelli B.
Oh, these are just wonderful! What a great collection! Tracey H.
Love your art work Julie. Love that it comes from within and shows your true spirit about life, love and true happiness. Rose O.
I like the frame and picture……..Jon D.
It looks even better on my wall! Chassity H.
Me too!!! LOVE love LOVE it! xox Diana O.
I LOVE it!!! Stephanie M
Your painting looks amazing! — you absolutely hit the mark! Good job! Maria P.
So pretty julie bulie. you’ve got talent baby Reka C.
Are these for sale? Nicholas M.
When I look at this it makes me feel happy, happy, happy! Rose O.
It’s very warm, I like it. Peter B.
Julie I just want to say good job! I have noticed that sverytime you post a painting they keep getting better and better! I think you are better than Picasso! James L.
Ma quanti…che belli!!! Deborah L.
Julie, don’t mistake innocence for childish, their beautiful!! Dieter B.
Oh, Julie! These are just lovely! Tracy T.
I like the colors very much. Susan W.
Your brilliant…. many blessings to you! Go girl !!! Brenda W.
Fur Elise.
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Comments below are from an earlier contest that is now closed. Thank you guys for leaving your lovely messages.
I’ve read three of her books, and in all of them, she encouraged women to have a steely work ethic, to dream big, and to pursue goals with all their might. She talked about being the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. Pinching pennies. Exercising. She was brazenly candid about how she pursued her goals. Comment left on Helen Gurley Brown’s Obituary.
Love it. I became a fan! So exciting! xxx
I’m having such a hard time deciding…2, 3, or 4, I’d say…probably…oh…I don’t know…2! There. Whew. That was hard. (And I’m already your fan
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Will post this on FB now!
Gosh aren’t you a darling! I love them all but 1 and 5 are my favorites. I am a fan on FB so I’ll share on my wall as well.
I really like number 1! I am a fan on FB too!
Oh, I had to watch again and now I can’t decide. {sigh} I love the little hearts on #2, but #3 & #5 have those great orangey fall colors I love so much. Oh, goodness! I would have to say those little hearts won me over, so #2. Final Answer!
I’m a fan!
by the way – $10 Walmart GC giveaway is now posted over on my blog.
@ Tana – Hope you got your video sorted! Waiting for your choice. Thx for being so quick to respond. For a moment there I was sure NO one would leave a message and be sitting there with that HORRIBLE you tube first frame alone.
@ Michelle at Bleeding Espresso ~ you are like a point guard in basketball. Always ready to catch the pass and throw it.
@ Michelle at Italian Mamma Chef ~ Go girl. Good luck to you and thanks so much. Did you see how I still can’t figure out my facebook fan page. Do I NEED a fan page?
@ Anne ~ What a love. You just keep giving and giving. Hope you take sometimes too.
Good luck guys and thanks for spreading the word.
Julie
ciao, voto per numero uno! da un arista ad un’altra
Hi Julie! I vote for #1. Although I like all of them very much!
xo
I guess I like #3 the best, although #1 is great. But the fact that it is in a frame makes it more valuable, right??
Also, on another note. I put up a share on facebook about the blog you made me, and on the front page, there is the word (edit) in red, that I clicked on an got to all kinds of programming code. Can everyone access this word (edit)?
Also, how do I edit?? add pictures, prices, etc. Love ya hon.
.Not only am I a fan, I am an air conditioner
I love number 1! It would look fab on my craft room wall.
It was so hard to pick as they are all so beautiful.
Number one shouts out at me. So I vote for number one! I hope your finger is OK!
These are just in time for spring…altho they would make me feel like spring all year round!! Great work.
No, the word edit is JUST FOR YOU! You can add pictures or do whatever you want. If you don’t want to see all the code, hit Visual, and you’ll see the page how your visitors see it. Good luck mom! I am so proud of you. I want to see you shine. Looking forward to your updates. You can do it.
xo
Julie
Thank you so much, that was a sweet thing to say. I woke up today and saw no comments until I realized I had to go and approve them. For a minute I thought I was sharing with only myself. I draw pictures as a way to communicate, just like I do for writing. The thrill of it for me is in the giving aspect.
Good luck! I’ll let you know how wins later this week.
Julie
I like your work! When are you going to organize a contest? I appreciate how you got your pix all perfect in a square. You might notice I’m struggling with that?! Any insider suggestions being on the same wordpress theme?
Hi Julie – They’re all so great, but it’s number 1 all the way for me. So bright and lovely! I’m making myself a FB fan, too. This was a wonderful thing to do. Cheers!
Hi Julie.
These are beautiful pieces! My favourite is number one; number two is second. The colours are so vibrant.
Beautiful work. I like #1 and #5.
I do have my i miei quadri stacked up all over the place and plan to start painting again this spring…but it is hard to give away my babies…I get attached to them….but a give away is an idea and I will have to think on that one!
I am a graphic designer and a web designer so I have all kinds of handy little programs to fall back on. I use Adobe Fireworks to layout the jpgs of my paintings and created one giant composite jpg and just dropped that into the WordPress page. That way I didn’t have to mess around with all the individual jpgs not lining up.
Julie, I love them all, but I think my favorite one is #1….
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Good luck and keep up on all the beautiful paintings..
Love them All
xoxo
Jackie
Those painting are all so beautiful, how can I choose just one? I am an orange/red lover so it’s between #3 and #5 for me. I truly loved the simple lines and white background in #3′s painting, so that is my choice as a favorite! For some crazy reason the sound on your video did not come through (or it could have been my lack of expertise regarding anything electronic, including my cell phone) which made it not work; so I hope there wasn’t anything important that I missed regarding the contest. I hope I win!!!!!
Thx J9,
You’ll figure out the technology sooner or later. You got a note here ~ that’s excellent. I just push all of the buttons and see what happens. Good luck. Let you know soon.
Julie
Hey Julie! This is my first time visiting your blog.
I love number 3 (love them all, actually). I found your blog through @ItaliamMamaChef’s review of your zero to blog book!
Cheers,
Tia
You’re amazing! ♥
Hi Julie,
You mean I just can pick one? They’re all so beautiful.
Alright! I’m going to say #1, although I also like #4 which you’ve featured here.
If I won, I would hang it in my office and that way I’d be reminded of my blogging buddy from Italy.
Congrats for winning over at my blog. I’ll be in touch via email in the next day or two.
ciao sono monica sai che noi a maggio ,durante la festa scuola, FACCIAMO UN MERCATINO E DIAMO IL RICAVATO IN BENEFICENZA ALL’ISTITUTO RAMAZZINI DI BOLOGNA E ABBIAMO ADOTTATO ANCHE 2 BAMBINI , COME SCUOLA APPUNTO. SE VUOI FARCI DEI QUADRI ( SEI BRAVISSIMA!!!) E DONARCELI LI VENDEREMO A QUESTO MERCATINO. FAMMI SAPERE UN BACIO MONICA
Hi Julie,
I looked at your art a few weeks ago and I love it! They are all beautiful but I love #3 only because of the colors. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
debbie
Hello Ms. Julie,
How fun to hear your voice! Soft spoken just like Lisa! I love 1, 3 and 5! Beautiful! Congratulations on such a great response!
Chass
Voto per numero 2.
Mi Gusto Numero Uno.
whoops sorry about the picture of me on the pot, not sure how it got here or how to get rid of it, it was a hockey page joke..iyiyiyiiy
Those are beautiful! I’m stopping by Italian Mama Chef and CCWA to say hey.
I love the 3rd and 5th ones, because they’re that orange-y color, and while the others are pretty these stand out more for me! Great work!
I’d probably put it up in my kitchen. I don’t have much in there, aside from my daughter’s artwork, so I think it would be really pretty. Either that or I’d give it to my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day, as I think she would LOVE it!
Hello Best Friend,
YOUR Blog is awesome. The best part is seeing yor face.
I think all the pictures are great but unfortunately the winning picture is sitting right here in my house! Is it fair that to say that I like them all. By the way so sorry that Im not so savvy with all this blogging stuff.
Yeah! I got a visit from my BFF. No problem being savvy. You managed a message here and that’s all that matters. I think you might be right, yours is the best. I will NEVER forget how inspired I was while painting it for you, just ALIVE.
Love you.
I like them all, they each have a different aspect that appeal to me. Since I have to pick one, then No 1
You look great Debbie. I’m happy you liked them. I was nervous to put them up because I was certain they would go unnoticed ~ a bit difficult considering I hounded my fb friends to come visit. : ) Good luck.
Chassity, can you attest to how nice a pretty picture makes you feel? There’s just something so special about a real painting. I can’t quite explain it, but the colors seem more alive. Thanks for your comment. You’re a sweetheart.
You are so funny. Muchos fortuna.
Hi Andrea. So nice to meet you. I checked out your blog. You are doing a great great job. I am so impressed with your reading list. Good luck, thanks for the visit. Julie
Hey! Ed! Thanks so much. What a pleasure to have a guy over here. My husband says that’s enough with the flowers. lol. My latest painting is so cool, in my opinion. It’s a beach scene for a change. Good luck. Julie
This one will go in Kati’s room, should I be the lucky winner!
I love seeing how you have grown!
Persistence, Patience and Passion.
I would have gone for #4.
Coming in via Anne on Amplify.
Ah thanks for the compliment Dave. Yes, this blgng bizness is something else. I just keep reading, learning and implementing. I’m currently working on twitter ~ my next conquest and truly enigmatic. I sent Michelle from Bleeding Espresso her painting on Monday after school. She’s going to love it. Too bad I couldn’t have framed it. I was worried about the glass in the Italian mail.
Jules
You really are very talented