Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Dailey.
Julie Dailey, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I spent many years working 50-70 hour work weeks in the corporate world before deciding to go back into my first love which was art. I had wanted to focus on art as a career but chose the “safe” route instead. I think you get to the point in your life where you realize how important it is for you to be fulfilled and happy and there is no time like the present to just go for what you want.
The hardest part was the day I put my work out on the web for all to see. Talk about feeling vulnerable! My first year of exposure I was selected as the featured artist of the North Texas Big Brothers Big Sisters annual gala and it was such a confidence boost. Before I knew it I had paintings in homes all over the country.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
The one question I am always asked is “do you have a plan when you start?” and the answer is sometimes, but mostly no. I paint with acrylics and most of the time if I do have a idea of what I want in the beginning but the course is altered about halfway thru usually by the painting itself. You cannot predict the outcome of a painting and that is what is so fun. You never know what you are going to end up with. I find it odd when people comment that a piece I do doesn’t look like my others – why should it?
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
It is a great time to be an artist. Technology has made it so much easier to showcase your work – but has its drawbacks as well. The possibilities are endless you just have to do it. But it is very time consuming and most artists have full time jobs in addition to their art career. There are very few opportunites that offer solid exposure beyond the random art show that seems to just be in it to make a few bucks for themselves. Dallas has come such a long way in promoting and supporting the arts and artists but there is still so much to be done. We are a very young city in that aspect.
There are many talented artists here who have made a name for themselves and in doing that have helped to put the Dallas art scene in the spotlight, I would love to see that art scene include opportunities for the ones who haven’t made a name for themselves as well. In order for Dallas to become a well rounded in the arts it needs to encompass the whole package. We have some amazingingly talented artists in the area that I have connected with and we are each other’s biggest supporters and cheerleaders but sometimes talent only gets you so far.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Currently I have several pieces over at Guggenhome in the Design District. My Instagram account is usually the most updated site of my current works. I show out of my home by appointment and referral.
Contact Info:
- Address: Dallas, Texas
- Website: Juliedailey.com
- Phone: 214-232-9748
- Email: JULIE@JUL313.COM
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliedaileyart
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JUL313/
Image Credit:
Julie Dailey
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