{"title":"Julie Walker","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eARTIST STATEMENT:\u003cbr\u003e\"I am a self-taught painter working primarily in acrylics. Born in Birmingham and though I'm now based in Marston Green, I spent most of my life in and around beautiful Bournville. After studying Plant Biology at the University of Birmingham, much of my career was in horticulture, including working for Birmingham City Council at Cofton Nursery and Kings Heath Park and having a nursery near Evesham, which also briefly had an outlet in here in Maryvale Road! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTen years ago, a period of ill health forced me to give up full-time work, but it rekindled a childhood passion for painting, an experience that has opened a new creative chapter and brought renewed purpose to my life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday, my paintings celebrate the beauty of gardens, woodlands, and familiar landscapes, places which shaped me and where I feel most at home, I aim to capture the sense of peace, comfort, and connection that these spaces provide\" \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-joe-and-blossoms-acrylic-painting-jw01","title":"Old Joe and Blossoms. Acrylic Painting (JW01)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric acrylic painting by Julie Walker featuring \u003cstrong\u003eOld Joe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic clock tower of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower (Old Joe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, beautifully framed by delicate spring blossoms. This artwork captures the charm, heritage, and character of one of Birmingham’s most recognisable landmarks, blending architecture with the beauty of the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed size: 28 cm x 24 cm \/ Image size: 24 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57301060387189,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1325\/files\/OldJoe_Blossoms.jpg?v=1781699268"},{"product_id":"selly-manor-acrylic-painting-jw02","title":"Selly Manor. Acrylic Painting (JW02)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming acrylic painting by Julie Walker celebrating the historic beauty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSelly Manor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With its traditional timber-framed architecture and timeless character, this piece captures the heritage and peaceful atmosphere of one of Bournville’s treasured landmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed size: 24 cm x 28 cm \/ Image size: 20 cm x 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57301075329397,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1325\/files\/SellyManor.jpg?v=1781699788"},{"product_id":"winterbourne-garden-acrylic-painting-jw03","title":"Winterbourne Garden. Acrylic Painting (JW03)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tranquil acrylic painting by Julie Walker inspired by the natural beauty of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWinterbourne House and Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The artwork captures the elegance of the garden setting, with its seasonal colours and peaceful surroundings, creating a warm celebration of nature, history, and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed size: 28 cm x 24 cm \/ Image size: 24 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57301111701877,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1325\/files\/WinterbourneGarden.jpg?v=1781699999"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1325\/collections\/Selly_Manor.jpg?v=1781698504","url":"https:\/\/purplegallery.com\/collections\/julie-walker.oembed","provider":"Purple Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}