“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most
frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?”
- Nelson Mandela

We all have many gifts. As yet they may not be completely revealed. Some encouragement, a guiding hand and a receptive ear is all students need to feel the inner urge to allow creativity to flow and to trust that art making is about the process of letting go.

Julie instructs all ages, starting from 7 to infinity. She teaches at her studio in Berkeley, the College of Marin, and the Department of Recreation in Burlingame. Welcoming all levels, Julie encourages rank beginners as well as more seasoned artists to join both drawing and painting classes.

Julie teaches students watercolor, water-based oils, and cartooning. Her primary art medium is transparent watercolor, with an emphasis on both the transparent and semi-opaque blending of colors that create the delicate and bold qualities of watercolor. She also paints with water-based oils to create rich textures, and illustrates cartoons and caricatures for special occasions.

Watercolor is a very forgiving medium, especially when you understand how to use colors to your advantage. Learn how to mix and paint with colors so that they enhance each other in your paintings. Develop knowledge about the color wheel, complimentary colors, split compliments, triad and semi-neutral colors and much more. Build confidence to make radiant, decisive color statements in your artwork.

For more information on Julie's art instruction please download from these two categories: quaterly & yearly brochure about workshops; teaching highlights which includes current or upcoming workshops & classes; or contact Julie directly at 510.644.1402 or email juliecohnproductions@yahoo.com.