Artworks by Julia Kerrison

I have painted ever since I can remember. It was all I wanted to do since being very young, and the idea that I now do this professionally and my work is hung in galleries and people’s homes fills me with genuine joy.

My inspiration comes mostly from nature - I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and our house is full of dogs and boys, all very lively, so we're out and about a lot. I also trained in theatre initially before moving on to fine art and illustration, so I try to take natural scenes and objects and infuse them with something that gives them a bit of a narrative - a touch of theatrical lighting or heightened colour.

My subject matter varies a lot depending on when inspiration strikes, but whatever I’m painting I try to give it warmth and life.