About

Julia Carol Brandt is a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute and the California College of Arts, both of which brought a strong foundation in traditional art training to her vibrant and expressive style that celebrates the immediacy of painting from life.

Working primarily in oils and pastels, Julia specializes in landscapes, florals, and portraits. Her paintings are characterized by luminous color, energetic brushwork, and a sensitivity to the changing qualities of light. Whether capturing the rugged hills and coastal landscapes surrounding Carmel Valley, the exuberance of a garden in bloom, or the personality of a portrait subject, she approaches each painting with a fresh eye and an extraordinary use of color.