It was in 1984 when Julie was given her first film camera the Pentax ME Super. Fast forward to the age of the digital camera and Julie transitioned to the new digital format. At the time, she was living in Kailua, Hawaii, Island of Oahu on the Marine Corps Base where her husband was stationed as an active duty Marine.
Surrounded by the beauty, beaches, military life, rich history to include that of Pearl Harbor, From Military Events, Hawaiian Cultural Events, Big Wave Surfing to Naturescapes, Julie's Photographs showcased the vibrant culture of the islands. Her images were soon noticed by a scout for Getty Images and she was invited to became a stock photography contributor for them. Her images can be found Globally in video, media and publications to include HGTV, Conde Nast Traveler, The National Park Service, PBS Hawaii, The WWII Foundation, U.S. News Travel, Travel & Leisure, Forbes, Sony and more. Her work with the World War II Foundation gave her the Honor to photograph on the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial and share with countless WWII Veterans and their Families images documenting the History of several Remembrance and Interment Ceremonies at Pearl Harbor.
Not satisfied with producing just a photograph, Julie was interested in a new format - Embellished Mixed Media Oil Paintings. She attended an Artistry Retreat in California and found her new Passion.
Recharged and influenced by the Mountains and Nature of her backyard on the lush Windward side of the Island, Kaneohe, Julie began her journey with Mixed Media and creating fully embellished oil paintings. It started with a Formal Portrait of her Father. She wanted to have a cherished memory of him hanging in her home after he had passed from Cancer caused by his USAF Service in Vietnam.
Knowing that time is fleeting, Julie wants to create for you, a Beautiful Portrait of those that you love or of a moment in time that you want to remember. This Commissioned Painting will tell your Unique story and will become a most cherished possession displayed in your home.
My Style:
Hawaii's Natural Terrain and Magestic Beauty including the power of the ocean, the sounds of nature, the vibrant colors of Hawaii's flora, the many shades of the ocean, the wildlife and the Ko'olau Mountains all have had a significant impact on Julie's style. Her painterly techniques have evolved as she infuses these elements into her unique artworks. Whether she paints a Landscape, Oceanscape or an Environmental Portrait,
her instincts lead to producing expressive brushstrokes, a colorful sensory experience, a sense of energy and emotion mixed with a Love for the abstract, Contemporary and Modern.
Let Julie Thurston Fine Art Paint Your Story that is Uniquely You for you to Enjoy Now and Cherish for Generations to Come.
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Find me and more of my photographs on my Flickr Page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79072114@N02/
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You can reach me by email at: [email protected]
You can reach me at 808-222-0471
Thanks for your visit, Aloha
Julie Thurston Fine Art
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