Children's Book writer & illustrator. Voraciously curious. Fan of the strange. Questionable tap dancer.

HONORS:

-       Published in Los Angeles Times

-       Exhibited in Venice Art Walk

-       Solo art show at Villa Musica in San Diego

-       SCBWI’s February Featured Illustrator

-       OC Illustrators’ Featured Artist

-       Honorable Mention in 3×3 Magazine’s Annual Show

ACRONYMS:

• BFA in Film & TV Production from NYU = screenwriting, storyboarding & visual storytelling experience.

• MBA in Art Management & Finance from UCLA = professional attitude; will meet deadlines.

• Member of SCBWI: Lifelong desire to write and illustrate books = drive and internal motivation.

MISCELLANEOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Ran a marathon

• Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Traveled to all seven continents

• Starred in an MTV pilot that never aired

• Nicknamed “Spreadsheet” by her friends for her Excel prowess

SUNDRY ASPIRATIONS:

• Get patent, get on Shark Tank (shh, top secret!)

• Perform a stand up comedy routine in front of large appreciative crowd

• Live off the grid in an urban environment

AND

• Win the Caldecott (not-so-random aspiration)

In addition to working on picture books, Julia is open to freelance illustration work including covers, interior spots, and maps (all for traditionally published books only, please). She also accepts select commissions for fine art paintings.