Julia Finucane

Fantasy Pop Art-fantasy,fairies,and dreams

Artist Biography - About Me

 
Hello and here's just a little bit about myself.
I am Julia Finucane and I have been creating art since I was a little girl. I am currently a freelance, self-employed artist. I grew up in Buffalo, NY and I recently moved to NYC to pursue my love of art creating. I moved with my husband Christopher, who assists me with all my art adventures and creations.
 
Before moving to NYC, I attended The State University College at Buffalo where I received a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art Education. I also received a Masters in Art and Computer Design. I work with many mediums, but acrylics are most dominant in my pieces.
 
The themes that are dominant in my artwork combine reality and the fantasy world. I have always been interested in fantasy and fairy tales and I like to incorporate these stories into my work. I also get inspiration and ideas from events that happen in my everyday life which I include in my artwork as well. I use a lot of metaphoric symbols and colors to show emotion and to portray the stories I am telling. All my pieces have stories behind them, but I encourage everyone to interpret their own stories from my pieces.
 
Blog at... http://juliafinucane.blogspot.com 
 

Short Resume

Certification:
New York State Certification in Art Education (Birth - Grade 12), 2007
 
Education:
2006 - 2008, State University College at Buffalo State, NY, Masters of Science in Educational Computing (Computer, Web site Design, Fine Arts), Dean’s List

2001-2006, State University College at Buffalo State, NY, Bachelor of Science in Art Education (Fine Arts and Design), Dean’s List

Awards:
Spring 2005, Outstanding Service Learning Award
Fall 2004, Caccamo Art Education Award Honorable Mention 
 
Shows / Events
 
Cosmopolitan Art Gallery
The Hells Commissary Halloween Art Show Event - A Ghouls and Goblins rite of passage.
A Halloween group art show featuring many, many talented artists. At the Cosmopolitan Art Gallery on Main Street in Buffalo, NY. I will have 2 paintings in the show, "Trapped Behind the Hat" & "Secrets of the Garden, Panel 1."
Buffalo, NY, 2008, Group Show
Bon Vivant Gallery
Buffalo, NY, 2008 ** Bon Vivant is now closed. **
I am currently working on prints of my original art and ACEO's to display and sell at a new local art gallery in Buffalo, NY.
Upton Gallery
Fine Arts Show. Group Show featuring a variety of artist's and a variety of mediums.
Buffalo, NY, 2008
Upton Gallery
Design Arts Show. Group Show with many designers.
Buffalo, NY, 2008
Upton Gallery
Fine Arts Show. Group Show featuring a variety of artist's and a variety of mediums.
Buffalo, NY, 2007
Upton Gallery
Fine Arts Show. Group Show
Buffalo, NY 2005
Upton Gallery
Art Teachers and Education Arts Show. Group Show
Buffalo, NY, 2005
Upton Gallery
Design Arts Show.
Buffalo, NY, 2004
Barnes and Noble Book Store
Barnes and Noble Student Arts Show. Group show featuring many talented student artists.
Buffalo, NY, 1998