Sunshine Coast Artist Jules (Johnson) McCrae likes to describe herself as a functional artist. Her works vary from Wearable Art to Sculptural Lamps to Function Decor.
Spending most of her working life in the Arts, beginning with an Associate Diploma in Commercial Art, Jules decided to gain a Trade in Sign Writing, learning the old traditions of brush work as well as furthering her computer graphic skills.
With these 2 qualifications, Jules found herself working in the Trade Show industry for many years. It is during this time that she discovered Prop Making. Finding her calling at the time, she used this opportunity to discover her many talents and learn many techniques to expand her knowledge and skills.
Being one half of The Blacksmiths, Jules gained a new love where she has learnt to turn cold steel into warm flowing pieces. Combining this medium with fabrics it has become a signature combination to create unique, functional pieces.
In 2012, Jules decided after many years of contemplation, to enter the Bendigo Bank Wearable Art Competition at the Australian Body Art Festival in Eumundi. This not only fueled her love for creating off beat pieces, she also came out as the winner. Keeping this new passion alive, Jules entered and won again in 2013. Since then, Jules also contributes a wearable art piece to the Immanuel Arts Festival. Her goal is to complete at least one Wearable Art piece a year.
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Spending most of her working life in the Arts, beginning with an Associate Diploma in Commercial Art, Jules decided to gain a Trade in Sign Writing, learning the old traditions of brush work as well as furthering her computer graphic skills.
With these 2 qualifications, Jules found herself working in the Trade Show industry for many years. It is during this time that she discovered Prop Making. Finding her calling at the time, she used this opportunity to discover her many talents and learn many techniques to expand her knowledge and skills.
Being one half of The Blacksmiths, Jules gained a new love where she has learnt to turn cold steel into warm flowing pieces. Combining this medium with fabrics it has become a signature combination to create unique, functional pieces.
In 2012, Jules decided after many years of contemplation, to enter the Bendigo Bank Wearable Art Competition at the Australian Body Art Festival in Eumundi. This not only fueled her love for creating off beat pieces, she also came out as the winner. Keeping this new passion alive, Jules entered and won again in 2013. Since then, Jules also contributes a wearable art piece to the Immanuel Arts Festival. Her goal is to complete at least one Wearable Art piece a year.
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