BIO
Julia Strittmatter is a professional artist with a unique blend of business acumen, artistic skill, and multicultural influences. Julia refined her artistry at the San Francisco Academy of Art, where she studied painting and drawing from 2015 to 2017. This education provided her with the technical skills to translate her vision onto canvas. Having lived in three countries that she calls home, the United States, Russia, and Germany, Julia is deeply inspired by the cultures and traditions she has experienced. These international influences infuse her art with a vibrant and unique perspective.
Julia is an expressive impressionist. She works intuitively, using visible brushstrokes and expressive color to convey personality and mood. Her art is about presence, warmth, and individuality rather than realism. Julia’s art celebrates the beauty of ordinary moments in everyday life, transforming them into special and meaningful emotional experiences through her vivid portrayals. Whether it’s a quiet street corner, a bustling market, or a serene landscape, she captures and magnifies the extraordinary in the mundane, creating artworks that resonate with authenticity and depth.
A passionate advocate for the arts, Julia remains committed to exploring new creative challenges and expanding her horizons, driven by the diverse tapestry of cultures that have shaped her outlook.
Artist Statement
My work is rooted in figurative landscape painting and narrative observation, using oil on canvas to explore moments of quiet human presence and everyday life. I am drawn to ordinary scenes—children at play, animals in natural settings, people moving through streets or markets—and I approach them as opportunities to convey warmth, emotion, and lived experience rather than strict realism.
I work with expressive brushwork and textured surfaces, often using impasto to build form and movement. Color plays a central role in my practice; I use vibrant yet balanced palettes to guide the viewer’s attention and establish mood. Composition is carefully considered, with particular attention to focal points and the relationship between figures and their surrounding environment.
My paintings aim to capture a sense of immediacy and authenticity. Rather than idealizing my subjects, I seek to preserve their natural gestures, imperfections, and emotional resonance. Human figures are often integrated into architectural or natural spaces, suggesting connection rather than dominance, and inviting the viewer to engage with the scene as a shared moment.
Ultimately, my work is an exploration of presence—how small, familiar experiences can carry meaning, memory, and quiet joy when observed closely.