Julie Stromme's Art Studio

- Deaf - Born and raised in state of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Moved to America at age 9 - In Brazil, one of her method to communicate with people were via drawing before sign language was introduced at age 9 - Lived in Brazil, New York, and Virginia. Currently lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and two cats - Graduated from R.I.T with major in Graphic Design - Freelance Graphic Designer/Fine Artist - Introduced to oil paint at age 11 and acrylic paint in her 20�s - Inspirations for her art are from her studying in creation and the Bible - Paints from reference materials, model and imagination - Wants people to find the hope in her paintings - Favorite Subject: God's creation - Favorite Medium: Acrylic Painting - Art Style: Modern, and Inspiration - Interest: photograph, traveling, camping, biking, reading and etc� - Favorite Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Rockwell, Leonardo DaVinic, M.C. Escher and Akiane - Builds home-make canvas - Usually makes many sketches before painting - Her strength in art comes from God 'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.' �Philippians 4:13