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= Joanne Julian = Joanne Julian is an Armenian/American artist. Joanne was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Joanne is known for her works on paper of our organic world, and has mastered several over her career. Practices include printmaking, botanical and avian illustration, Zen Buddhist ink painting, calligraphy, and an abstract structure. '4) Julian's art ranges from prints to paintings to sketches, and she incorporates many Japanese methods such as fluid strokes in her work. Joanne Julian recognizes the value of combining science and spirituality. Hoboku, or "flung ink," is the traditional method she employs. The peaceful awareness of life's cycles is inspired in her paintings. Julian is an artist who is inspired by Zen aesthetics. 2 She creates calligraphic ink strokes and splashes in a very energetic yet thoughtful manner. The artist travels often, which most significant are her visits to Japan where she assembles the techniques of Zen professionals. [3| She incorporates ainatureaspect to her work such as koi and birds in particular. This relates to her calm demeanor when creating. Julians art is characterized by energy in motion. The artwork is sophisticated and energizing, dramatic and seductive. All her work is shown in California but her delicate style is appealing to people all around the world.

Educational Background
Julian received her Bachelors and Masters in sculpture and printmaking from California State University, Northridge. Since 1973, she has been the Fine Arts Department and Gallery Director at College of the Canyons in Valencia, California. She has also lectured and taught at Art Center College of Design, Glendale College, University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University, Northridge, among others.

Exhibitions
Julian had over 60 group exhibits and 20 solo displays around the country. Some of these exhibitions include:


 * 1985 Joanne Julian - Recent Work, The Edge Gallery, Fullerton, CA

Joanne Julian - Paintings, Drawings and Prints, Laguna Beach Museum of Art,			       Laguna Beach, CA


 * 1986 Joanne Julian - Mostly Bouquets, California State University, Northridge, CA

Joanne Julian, Transamerica Occidental Headquarters, San Francisco, CA


 * 1987 Joanne Julian - Paintings and Drawings, Thomas Babeor Gallery La Jolla, CA


 * 1995 The Paintings and Drawings of Don Bachardy and Joanne Julian, Vincent Price                                                Gallery, Los Angeles, CA


 * 1996 Joanne Julian, Thomas Babeor Gallery, La Jolla, CA
 * 1999 Joanne Julian - New Images: An Homage to Teshigahara, Pacific Asia Museum,              Pasadena, CA  Fluid Gestures, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
 * 2008 2008 Joanne Julian: Counterpoints, California State University Northridge, CA
 * 2015 Garden Portraits, Valley Performing Arts Center, CSUN, Northridge, CA
 * 2017 Joanne Julian: Defying Darkness, Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA


 * 2019 Joanne Julian: New Work, VITA Art Center, Ventura, CA

Monumentalis: Works on Paper, Garo Z. Antreasian and Joanne Julian, Tufenkian   	    Fine Arts, Glendale, CA