Artist Feature: Julie Sheil

Julie Sheil finds healing in her art

Julie Sheil creates abstract paintings that are shaped by nature and guided by feeling. Trees, leaves, and the subtle structures of the landscape recur throughout her work—not as literal imagery, but as atmosphere, rhythm, and memory.

“For as long as I can remember, I have always had a deep connection with the natural world,” Julie says, and that connection is felt in the layered surfaces and grounded compositions of her paintings. Branch-like marks, softened edges, and quiet tonal shifts create a sense of steadiness rather than drama—work that unfolds slowly and rewards time.

Julie returned to art during a period of profound physical and emotional challenge. After a serious car accident in 2020 left her largely confined for more than a year, she turned to painting as a way to support her mental health. What began with birds and pets gradually evolved into abstraction and mixed media, allowing her to move beyond representation and toward expression.

That shift is essential to how the work functions for collectors. Julie’s paintings do not dictate meaning. Instead, they make room for it. As she describes it, her hope is that the work helps viewers “feel a sense of connection”—whether that connection is to “a specific time or place, a feeling, a loved one, or even something indescribable.”

This openness gives the work longevity. Rooted in nature but not bound to it, Julie’s paintings become companions within a space—offering calm, grounding, and emotional resonance without ever overwhelming their surroundings.

These are not paintings that demand attention. They wait. And over time, they quietly become part of the life lived around them.