Biography
Julia Keenliside is an emerging artist from Edmonton, Alberta who has been hiking, climbing, skiing and biking around western Canada for the past three decades. After a career as a veterinarian she switched to creating full time art in 2021. She has been mentored by Oksana Zhelisko at the Artlelier Studio/Paint Spot and Mastrius Artist Mentorship Program (online). Julia paints her travels in oil, watercolour and gouache. She carries a sketchbook on every trip and particularly enjoys painting on location. Julia’s paintings often depict the landscapes of western Canada, although she also enjoys doing portrait commissions of both pets and people. Her skiing, hiking and cycling companions also make appearances in her work, highlighting our need for connection with wild places.
Julia is a supporting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and is participating in her first shows in 2025.
