JULIE CLENDENEN SIMPSON, 91 TX

JULIE SIMPSON ART

Based in Olympia, WA

How does your current creative practice tie into your time spent at RISD?

The discipline and consistency of LOTS of studio time, just like being a student…. is so important in developing a creative practice. I learned to sit and weave for hours and hours- still doing that 30 years later!

What are some of the most important practices for your creative process?

I practice 2 art forms – and love them! I divide my studio time and art practice around designing and weaving one of kind Textiles and mixed media painting. Both seem to inspire the other, as color and texture are prevalent in both mediums. Traveling and selling work nationally at juried art shows and developing relationships with new clients, collectors and fellow artists is really rewarding.

Tell us about some of your main sources of inspiration.

NATURE. WATER. COLOR.
My work as a textile designer and mixed media painter fuses my fascination and love for repeated patterns and natural textures.

Any recent press, exhibitions, achievements or awards you’d like to share with us?

I will be at Art Providence for the third year this November 8-10 2019 at the RI Convention Center

To see more of Julie’s work, visit www.juliesimpsonart.com