Julie Riker received her BFA in Illustration from the University of The Arts and after graduation she worked on the restoration of the PA State Capitol for 6 years restoring original decorative finishes. In 1996 she started her own interior decorative painting business specializing in murals faux finishes and hand painted decoration. She has painted in countless homes throughout the area as well as churches and businesses. \ \ When not working for a client Julie enjoys painting outdoors. Many of these plein air paintings serve as inspiration for larger studio pieces but some stand on their own as observations of the beauty and variety of nature. She has participated in many national painting competitions and has won several awards. Her work was featured in the February 2018 issues of Plein Air Magazine and Southwest Art Magazine recognized her as an “Artist to Watch” in their October 2018 issue.\ Her work can be seen on her website www.julieriker.com